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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.02, 961.89 and 402.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.02, 961.89 and 402.23 is: 555.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.02 : 961.89 = 402.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.02/961.89 = 402.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.02x = 961.89 × 402.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.02x = 386,896.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,896.21/697.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.08

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