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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.29, 963.63 and 403.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.29, 963.63 and 403.55 is: 556.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.29 : 963.63 = 403.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.29/963.63 = 403.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.29x = 963.63 × 403.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.29x = 388,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,871.68/698.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.89

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