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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.50, 964.11 and 436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.50, 964.11 and 436.66 is: 602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.50 : 964.11 = 436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.50/964.11 = 436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.50x = 964.11 × 436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.50x = 420,988.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,988.27/698.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.70

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