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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.37, 963.42 and 403.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.37, 963.42 and 403.58 is: 556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.37 : 963.42 = 403.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.37/963.42 = 403.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.37x = 963.42 × 403.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.37x = 388,812.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,812.23/698.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.74

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