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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.58, 963.98 and 403.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.58, 963.98 and 403.87 is: 557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.58 : 963.98 = 403.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.58/963.98 = 403.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.58x = 963.98 × 403.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.58x = 389,318.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,318.00/698.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.30

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