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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.17, 962.97 and 403.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.17, 962.97 and 403.33 is: 556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.17 : 962.97 = 403.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.17/962.97 = 403.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.17x = 962.97 × 403.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.17x = 388,394.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,394.69/698.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.30

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