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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.28, 963.52 and 403.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.28, 963.52 and 403.49 is: 556.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.28 : 963.52 = 403.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.28/963.52 = 403.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.28x = 963.52 × 403.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.28x = 388,770.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,770.68/698.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.75

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