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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.78, 964.73 and 437.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.78, 964.73 and 437.15 is: 603.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.78 : 964.73 = 437.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.78/964.73 = 437.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.78x = 964.73 × 437.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.78x = 421,731.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,731.72/698.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.53

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