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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.80, 963.72 and 466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.80, 963.72 and 466.16 is: 642.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.80 : 963.72 = 466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.80/963.72 = 466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.80x = 963.72 × 466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.80x = 449,247.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,247.72/698.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.88

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