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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.08, 962.07 and 402.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.08, 962.07 and 402.29 is: 555.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.08 : 962.07 = 402.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.08/962.07 = 402.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.08x = 962.07 × 402.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.08x = 387,031.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,031.14/697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.22

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