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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.07, 963.39 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.07, 963.39 and 403.44 is: 556.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.07 : 963.39 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.07/963.39 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.07x = 963.39 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.07x = 388,670.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,670.06/698.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.78

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