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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.02, 961.92 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.02, 961.92 and 402.30 is: 555.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.02 : 961.92 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.02/961.92 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.02x = 961.92 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.02x = 386,980.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,980.42/697.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.19

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