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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.56, 964.44 and 488.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.56, 964.44 and 488.97 is: 675.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.56 : 964.44 = 488.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.56/964.44 = 488.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.56x = 964.44 × 488.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.56x = 471,582.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,582.23/698.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.08

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