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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.27, 963.83 and 403.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.27, 963.83 and 403.63 is: 557.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.27 : 963.83 = 403.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.27/963.83 = 403.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.27x = 963.83 × 403.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.27x = 389,029.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,029.30/698.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.14

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