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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.05, 961.79 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.05, 961.79 and 402.12 is: 554.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.05 : 961.79 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.05/961.79 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.05x = 961.79 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.05x = 386,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,752.98/697.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.84

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