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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.69, 964.20 and 383.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.69, 964.20 and 383.97 is: 529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.69 : 964.20 = 383.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.69/964.20 = 383.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.69x = 964.20 × 383.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.69x = 370,228.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,228.93/698.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.89

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