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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.07, 962.06 and 402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.07, 962.06 and 402.28 is: 555.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.07 : 962.06 = 402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.07/962.06 = 402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.07x = 962.06 × 402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.07x = 387,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,017.50/697.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.21

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