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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.79, 964.73 and 437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.79, 964.73 and 437.16 is: 603.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.79 : 964.73 = 437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.79/964.73 = 437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.79x = 964.73 × 437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.79x = 421,743.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,743.62/698.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.53

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