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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.94, 964.86 and 474.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.94, 964.86 and 474.90 is: 655.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.94 : 964.86 = 474.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.94/964.86 = 474.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.94x = 964.86 × 474.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.94x = 458,212.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,212.01/698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.58

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