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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.91, 964.56 and 436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.91, 964.56 and 436.95 is: 603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.91 : 964.56 = 436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.91/964.56 = 436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.91x = 964.56 × 436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.91x = 421,464.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,464.49/698.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.03

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