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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.99, 964.42 and 404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.99, 964.42 and 404.24 is: 557.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.99 : 964.42 = 404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.99/964.42 = 404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.99x = 964.42 × 404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.99x = 389,857.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,857.14/698.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.74

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