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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.99, 964.71 and 436.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.99, 964.71 and 436.87 is: 602.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.99 : 964.71 = 436.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.99/964.71 = 436.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.99x = 964.71 × 436.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.99x = 421,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,452.86/698.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.95

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