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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.52, 963.96 and 403.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.52, 963.96 and 403.80 is: 557.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.52 : 963.96 = 403.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.52/963.96 = 403.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.52x = 963.96 × 403.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.52x = 389,247.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,247.05/698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.25

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