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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.14, 962 and 398.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.14, 962 and 398.35 is: 549.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.14 : 962 = 398.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.14/962 = 398.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.14x = 962 × 398.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.14x = 383,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,212.70/697.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.69

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