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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.91, 963.98 and 462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.91, 963.98 and 462.44 is: 637.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.91 : 963.98 = 462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.91/963.98 = 462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.91x = 963.98 × 462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.91x = 445,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,775.78/698.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.82

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