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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.74, 964.24 and 395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.74, 964.24 and 395.88 is: 546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.74 : 964.24 = 395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.74/964.24 = 395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.74x = 964.24 × 395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.74x = 381,721.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,721.07/698.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.30

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