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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.58, 964.35 and 502.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.58, 964.35 and 502.02 is: 693.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.58 : 964.35 = 502.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.58/964.35 = 502.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.58x = 964.35 × 502.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.58x = 484,122.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,122.99/698.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.01

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