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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.53, 963.96 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.53, 963.96 and 379.49 is: 523.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.53 : 963.96 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.53/963.96 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.53x = 963.96 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.53x = 365,819.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,819.63/698.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.70

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