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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.18, 963.30 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.18, 963.30 and 403.52 is: 556.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.18 : 963.30 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.18/963.30 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.18x = 963.30 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.18x = 388,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,710.82/698.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.75

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