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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.61, 964.04 and 383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.61, 964.04 and 383.82 is: 529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.61 : 964.04 = 383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.61/964.04 = 383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.61x = 964.04 × 383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.61x = 370,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,015.90/698.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.64

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