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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.92, 964.08 and 436.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.92, 964.08 and 436.89 is: 602.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.92 : 964.08 = 436.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.92/964.08 = 436.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.92x = 964.08 × 436.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.92x = 421,196.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,196.91/698.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.64

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