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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.06, 961.88 and 402.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.06, 961.88 and 402.43 is: 555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.06 : 961.88 = 402.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.06/961.88 = 402.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.06x = 961.88 × 402.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.06x = 387,083.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,083.90/697.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.31

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