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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.68, 963.93 and 403.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.68, 963.93 and 403.89 is: 557.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.68 : 963.93 = 403.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.68/963.93 = 403.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.68x = 963.93 × 403.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.68x = 389,321.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,321.69/698.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.22

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