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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.89, 964.05 and 436.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.89, 964.05 and 436.45 is: 602.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.89 : 964.05 = 436.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.89/964.05 = 436.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.89x = 964.05 × 436.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.89x = 420,754.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,754.80/698.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.04

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