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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.01, 961.79 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.01, 961.79 and 402.30 is: 555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.01 : 961.79 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.01/961.79 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.01x = 961.79 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.01x = 386,926.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,926.11/697.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.13

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