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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.73, 964.23 and 383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.73, 964.23 and 383.98 is: 529.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.73 : 964.23 = 383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.73/964.23 = 383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.73x = 964.23 × 383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.73x = 370,245.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,245.04/698.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.88

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