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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.19, 956.69 and 398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.19, 956.69 and 398.44 is: 549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.19 : 956.69 = 398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.19/956.69 = 398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.19x = 956.69 × 398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.19x = 381,183.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,183.96/693.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.90

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