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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.63, 964.41 and 436.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.63, 964.41 and 436.79 is: 602.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.63 : 964.41 = 436.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.63/964.41 = 436.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.63x = 964.41 × 436.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.63x = 421,245.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,245.42/698.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.96

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