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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.67, 964.08 and 436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.67, 964.08 and 436.59 is: 602.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.67 : 964.08 = 436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.67/964.08 = 436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.67x = 964.08 × 436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.67x = 420,907.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,907.69/698.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.44

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