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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.54, 964.08 and 436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.54, 964.08 and 436.76 is: 602.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.54 : 964.08 = 436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.54/964.08 = 436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.54x = 964.08 × 436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.54x = 421,071.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,071.58/698.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.79

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