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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.54, 964.13 and 403.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.54, 964.13 and 403.92 is: 557.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.54 : 964.13 = 403.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.54/964.13 = 403.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.54x = 964.13 × 403.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.54x = 389,429.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,429.37/698.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.49

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