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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.65, 964.14 and 383.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.65, 964.14 and 383.91 is: 529.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.65 : 964.14 = 383.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.65/964.14 = 383.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.65x = 964.14 × 383.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.65x = 370,141.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,141.07/698.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.79

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