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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.79, 1,046.96 and 424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.79, 1,046.96 and 424.30 is: 635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.79 : 1,046.96 = 424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.79/1,046.96 = 424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.79x = 1,046.96 × 424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.79x = 444,219.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,219.89/698.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.70

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