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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.99, 964.73 and 462.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.99, 964.73 and 462.93 is: 638.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.99 : 964.73 = 462.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.99/964.73 = 462.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.99x = 964.73 × 462.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.99x = 446,600.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,600.14/698.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.93

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