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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.72, 964.34 and 433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.72, 964.34 and 433.20 is: 597.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.72 : 964.34 = 433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.72/964.34 = 433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.72x = 964.34 × 433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.72x = 417,753.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,753.54/698.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.89

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