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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.06, 963.45 and 403.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.06, 963.45 and 403.27 is: 556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.06 : 963.45 = 403.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.06/963.45 = 403.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.06x = 963.45 × 403.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.06x = 388,528.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,528.07/698.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.58

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