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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.22, 963.59 and 403.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.22, 963.59 and 403.59 is: 556.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.22 : 963.59 = 403.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.22/963.59 = 403.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.22x = 963.59 × 403.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.22x = 388,893.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,893.27/698.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.98

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