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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.93, 963.22 and 403.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.93, 963.22 and 403.29 is: 556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.93 : 963.22 = 403.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.93/963.22 = 403.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.93x = 963.22 × 403.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.93x = 388,456.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,456.99/697.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.58

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