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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.75, 964.27 and 404.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.75, 964.27 and 404.11 is: 557.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.75 : 964.27 = 404.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.75/964.27 = 404.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.75x = 964.27 × 404.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.75x = 389,671.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,671.15/698.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.67

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