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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.15, 963.47 and 403.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.15, 963.47 and 403.41 is: 556.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.15 : 963.47 = 403.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.15/963.47 = 403.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.15x = 963.47 × 403.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.15x = 388,671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,671.42/698.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.72

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