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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.31, 963.56 and 403.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.31, 963.56 and 403.53 is: 556.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.31 : 963.56 = 403.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.31/963.56 = 403.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.31x = 963.56 × 403.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.31x = 388,818.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,818.53/698.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.80

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