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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.18, 963.58 and 403.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.18, 963.58 and 403.54 is: 556.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.18 : 963.58 = 403.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.18/963.58 = 403.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.18x = 963.58 × 403.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.18x = 388,843.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,843.07/698.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.94

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