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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.66, 964.38 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.66, 964.38 and 404 is: 557.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.66 : 964.38 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.66/964.38 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.66x = 964.38 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.66x = 389,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,609.52/698.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.65

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