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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.49, 964.02 and 436.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.49, 964.02 and 436.37 is: 602.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.49 : 964.02 = 436.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.49/964.02 = 436.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.49x = 964.02 × 436.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.49x = 420,669.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,669.41/698.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.26

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