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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.97, 964.62 and 400.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.97, 964.62 and 400.23 is: 552.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.97 : 964.62 = 400.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.97/964.62 = 400.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.97x = 964.62 × 400.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.97x = 386,067.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,067.86/698.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.34

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