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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.49, 964.10 and 403.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.49, 964.10 and 403.81 is: 557.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.49 : 964.10 = 403.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.49/964.10 = 403.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.49x = 964.10 × 403.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.49x = 389,311.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,311.82/698.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.36

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