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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.33, 963.90 and 403.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.33, 963.90 and 403.79 is: 557.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.33 : 963.90 = 403.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.33/963.90 = 403.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.33x = 963.90 × 403.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.33x = 389,208.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,208.36/698.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.35

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