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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.16, 963.69 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.16, 963.69 and 403.56 is: 557.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.16 : 963.69 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.16/963.69 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.16x = 963.69 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.16x = 388,906.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,906.74/698.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.05

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