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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.91, 964.44 and 404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.91, 964.44 and 404.20 is: 557.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.91 : 964.44 = 404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.91/964.44 = 404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.91x = 964.44 × 404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.91x = 389,819.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,819.80/698.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.75

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