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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.95, 964.56 and 384.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.95, 964.56 and 384.23 is: 530.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.95 : 964.56 = 384.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.95/964.56 = 384.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.95x = 964.56 × 384.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.95x = 370,609.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,609.15/698.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.24

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