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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.88, 964.53 and 436.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.88, 964.53 and 436.98 is: 603.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.88 : 964.53 = 436.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.88/964.53 = 436.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.88x = 964.53 × 436.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.88x = 421,480.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,480.32/698.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.08

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