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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.94, 963.12 and 403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.94, 963.12 and 403.18 is: 556.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.94 : 963.12 = 403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.94/963.12 = 403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.94x = 963.12 × 403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.94x = 388,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,310.72/697.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.37

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