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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.03, 961.88 and 402.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.03, 961.88 and 402.46 is: 555.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.03 : 961.88 = 402.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.03/961.88 = 402.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.03x = 961.88 × 402.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.03x = 387,118.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,118.22/697.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.38

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