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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.29, 963.56 and 403.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.29, 963.56 and 403.66 is: 557.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.29 : 963.56 = 403.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.29/963.56 = 403.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.29x = 963.56 × 403.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.29x = 388,943.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,943.79/698.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.00

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