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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.27, 963.78 and 403.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.27, 963.78 and 403.70 is: 557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.27 : 963.78 = 403.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.27/963.78 = 403.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.27x = 963.78 × 403.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.27x = 389,080.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,080.40/698.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.21

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