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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.15, 963.26 and 403.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.15, 963.26 and 403.35 is: 556.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.15 : 963.26 = 403.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.15/963.26 = 403.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.15x = 963.26 × 403.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.15x = 388,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,528.90/698.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.52

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