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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.74, 963 and 403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.74, 963 and 403.08 is: 556.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.74 : 963 = 403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.74/963 = 403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.74x = 963 × 403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.74x = 388,166.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,166.04/697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.32

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