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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.71, 962.89 and 398.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.71, 962.89 and 398.98 is: 550.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.71 : 962.89 = 398.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.71/962.89 = 398.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.71x = 962.89 × 398.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.71x = 384,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,168.64/697.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.61

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