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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.65, 964.06 and 403.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.65, 964.06 and 403.81 is: 557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.65 : 964.06 = 403.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.65/964.06 = 403.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.65x = 964.06 × 403.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.65x = 389,293.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,293.65/698.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.21

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