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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.68, 963.99 and 404.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.68, 963.99 and 404.02 is: 557.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.68 : 963.99 = 404.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.68/963.99 = 404.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.68x = 963.99 × 404.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.68x = 389,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,471.24/698.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.44

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