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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.69, 964.24 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.69, 964.24 and 403.98 is: 557.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.69 : 964.24 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.69/964.24 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.69x = 964.24 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.69x = 389,533.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,533.68/698.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.52

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