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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.27, 963.36 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.27, 963.36 and 403.52 is: 556.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.27 : 963.36 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.27/963.36 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.27x = 963.36 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.27x = 388,730.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,730.21/698.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.71

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