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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.39, 963.53 and 403.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.39, 963.53 and 403.55 is: 556.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.39 : 963.53 = 403.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.39/963.53 = 403.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.39x = 963.53 × 403.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.39x = 388,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,827.71/698.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.75

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