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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.94, 964.54 and 437.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.94, 964.54 and 437.10 is: 603.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.94 : 964.54 = 437.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.94/964.54 = 437.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.94x = 964.54 × 437.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.94x = 421,600.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,600.43/698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.20

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