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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.61, 964.35 and 624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.61, 964.35 and 624.80 is: 862.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.61 : 964.35 = 624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.61/964.35 = 624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.61x = 964.35 × 624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.61x = 602,521.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,521.06/698.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.46

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