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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.63, 964.10 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.63, 964.10 and 436.64 is: 602.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.63 : 964.10 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.63/964.10 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.63x = 964.10 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.63x = 420,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,966.32/698.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.56

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