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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.89, 961.48 and 402.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.89, 961.48 and 402.10 is: 554.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.89 : 961.48 = 402.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.89/961.48 = 402.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.89x = 961.48 × 402.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.89x = 386,611.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,611.11/696.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.77

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