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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693, 956.22 and 398.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693, 956.22 and 398.28 is: 549.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693 : 956.22 = 398.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693/956.22 = 398.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693x = 956.22 × 398.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693x = 380,843.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,843.30/693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.56

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