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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.16, 963.24 and 403.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.16, 963.24 and 403.39 is: 556.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.16 : 963.24 = 403.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.16/963.24 = 403.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.16x = 963.24 × 403.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.16x = 388,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,561.38/698.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.55

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