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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.61, 964.16 and 403.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.61, 964.16 and 403.97 is: 557.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.61 : 964.16 = 403.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.61/964.16 = 403.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.61x = 964.16 × 403.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.61x = 389,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,484.87/698.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.51

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