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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.92, 964.68 and 478.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.92, 964.68 and 478.24 is: 660.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.92 : 964.68 = 478.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.92/964.68 = 478.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.92x = 964.68 × 478.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.92x = 461,348.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,348.56/698.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.09

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