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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.92, 964.14 and 419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.92, 964.14 and 419.02 is: 578.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.92 : 964.14 = 419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.92/964.14 = 419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.92x = 964.14 × 419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.92x = 403,989.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,989.12/698.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.02

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