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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.91, 964.50 and 436.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.91, 964.50 and 436.88 is: 602.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.91 : 964.50 = 436.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.91/964.50 = 436.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.91x = 964.50 × 436.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.91x = 421,365.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,365.94/698.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.89

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