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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.59, 963.81 and 403.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.59, 963.81 and 403.66 is: 556.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.59 : 963.81 = 403.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.59/963.81 = 403.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.59x = 963.81 × 403.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.59x = 389,051.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,051.54/698.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.91

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