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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.47, 956.91 and 398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.47, 956.91 and 398.67 is: 550.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.47 : 956.91 = 398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.47/956.91 = 398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.47x = 956.91 × 398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.47x = 381,491.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,491.31/693.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.12

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