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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.90, 964.08 and 403.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.90, 964.08 and 403.97 is: 557.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.90 : 964.08 = 403.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.90/964.08 = 403.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.90x = 964.08 × 403.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.90x = 389,454.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,454.58/698.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.24

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