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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.57, 964.01 and 383.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.57, 964.01 and 383.83 is: 529.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.57 : 964.01 = 383.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.57/964.01 = 383.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.57x = 964.01 × 383.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.57x = 370,014.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,014.51/698.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.67

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