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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.59, 964.05 and 383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.59, 964.05 and 383.84 is: 529.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.59 : 964.05 = 383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.59/964.05 = 383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.59x = 964.05 × 383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.59x = 370,039.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,039.03/698.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.70

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