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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.70, 964.21 and 383.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.70, 964.21 and 383.95 is: 529.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.70 : 964.21 = 383.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.70/964.21 = 383.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.70x = 964.21 × 383.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.70x = 370,208.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,208.43/698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.85

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