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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.64, 963.72 and 501.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.64, 963.72 and 501.90 is: 692.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.64 : 963.72 = 501.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.64/963.72 = 501.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.64x = 963.72 × 501.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.64x = 483,691.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,691.07/698.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.33

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