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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.97, 964.40 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.97, 964.40 and 404.22 is: 557.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.97 : 964.40 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.97/964.40 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.97x = 964.40 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.97x = 389,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,827.75/698.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.72

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