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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.48, 963.84 and 403.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.48, 963.84 and 403.82 is: 557.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.48 : 963.84 = 403.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.48/963.84 = 403.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.48x = 963.84 × 403.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.48x = 389,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,217.87/698.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.24

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