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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.95, 964.80 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.95, 964.80 and 419.28 is: 578.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.95 : 964.80 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.95/964.80 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.95x = 964.80 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.95x = 404,521.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,521.34/698.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.76

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