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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.32, 963.63 and 399.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.32, 963.63 and 399.57 is: 551.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.32 : 963.63 = 399.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.32/963.63 = 399.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.32x = 963.63 × 399.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.32x = 385,037.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,037.64/698.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.38

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