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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.94, 964.53 and 379.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.94, 964.53 and 379.91 is: 524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.94 : 964.53 = 379.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.94/964.53 = 379.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.94x = 964.53 × 379.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.94x = 366,427.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,427.87/698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.26

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