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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.10, 961.70 and 402.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.10, 961.70 and 402.31 is: 555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.10 : 961.70 = 402.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.10/961.70 = 402.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.10x = 961.70 × 402.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.10x = 386,901.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,901.53/697.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.02

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