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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.38, 963.90 and 403.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.38, 963.90 and 403.74 is: 557.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.38 : 963.90 = 403.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.38/963.90 = 403.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.38x = 963.90 × 403.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.38x = 389,164.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,164.99/698.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.24

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