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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.94, 964.98 and 437.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.94, 964.98 and 437.45 is: 603.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.94 : 964.98 = 437.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.94/964.98 = 437.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.94x = 964.98 × 437.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.94x = 422,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,125.68/698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.95

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