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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.62, 964.26 and 403.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.62, 964.26 and 403.96 is: 557.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.62 : 964.26 = 403.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.62/964.26 = 403.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.62x = 964.26 × 403.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.62x = 389,522.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,522.47/698.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.56

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