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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.82, 964.07 and 463.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.82, 964.07 and 463.06 is: 638.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.82 : 964.07 = 463.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.82/964.07 = 463.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.82x = 964.07 × 463.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.82x = 446,419.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,419.94/698.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.82

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