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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.94, 964.29 and 419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.94, 964.29 and 419.26 is: 578.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.94 : 964.29 = 419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.94/964.29 = 419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.94x = 964.29 × 419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.94x = 404,288.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,288.23/698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.43

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