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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.65, 963.63 and 432.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.65, 963.63 and 432.75 is: 596.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.65 : 963.63 = 432.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.65/963.63 = 432.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.65x = 963.63 × 432.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.65x = 417,010.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,010.88/698.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.88

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