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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.73, 964.18 and 403.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.73, 964.18 and 403.94 is: 557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.73 : 964.18 = 403.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.73/964.18 = 403.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.73x = 964.18 × 403.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.73x = 389,467.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,467.22/698.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.40

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