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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.70, 964.66 and 433.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.70, 964.66 and 433.42 is: 598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.70 : 964.66 = 433.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.70/964.66 = 433.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.70x = 964.66 × 433.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.70x = 418,103.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,103.18/698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.40

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