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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.30, 963.58 and 403.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.30, 963.58 and 403.66 is: 557.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.30 : 963.58 = 403.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.30/963.58 = 403.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.30x = 963.58 × 403.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.30x = 388,958.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,958.70/698.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.01

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