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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.90, 964.58 and 404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.90, 964.58 and 404.16 is: 557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.90 : 964.58 = 404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.90/964.58 = 404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.90x = 964.58 × 404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.90x = 389,844.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,844.65/698.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.80

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