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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.23, 963.57 and 403.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.23, 963.57 and 403.51 is: 556.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.23 : 963.57 = 403.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.23/963.57 = 403.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.23x = 963.57 × 403.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.23x = 388,810.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,810.13/698.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.85

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