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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.07, 963.18 and 403.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.07, 963.18 and 403.17 is: 556.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.07 : 963.18 = 403.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.07/963.18 = 403.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.07x = 963.18 × 403.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.07x = 388,325.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,325.28/698.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.28

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