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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.82, 964.37 and 395.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.82, 964.37 and 395.99 is: 546.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.82 : 964.37 = 395.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.82/964.37 = 395.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.82x = 964.37 × 395.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.82x = 381,878.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,878.43/698.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.46

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