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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.20, 963.54 and 399.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.20, 963.54 and 399.49 is: 551.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.20 : 963.54 = 399.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.20/963.54 = 399.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.20x = 963.54 × 399.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.20x = 384,922.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,922.60/698.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.31

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