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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.51, 963.81 and 403.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.51, 963.81 and 403.67 is: 556.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.51 : 963.81 = 403.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.51/963.81 = 403.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.51x = 963.81 × 403.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.51x = 389,056.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,056.36/698.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.98

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