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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.31, 963.67 and 403.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.31, 963.67 and 403.58 is: 556.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.31 : 963.67 = 403.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.31/963.67 = 403.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.31x = 963.67 × 403.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.31x = 388,912.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,912.58/698.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.94

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