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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.99, 964.55 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.99, 964.55 and 400.16 is: 552.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.99 : 964.55 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.99/964.55 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.99x = 964.55 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.99x = 385,977.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,977.74/698.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.20

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