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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.70, 963.80 and 403.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.70, 963.80 and 403.91 is: 557.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.70 : 963.80 = 403.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.70/963.80 = 403.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.70x = 963.80 × 403.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.70x = 389,288.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,288.46/698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.16

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