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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.16, 961.95 and 402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.16, 961.95 and 402.44 is: 555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.16 : 961.95 = 402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.16/961.95 = 402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.16x = 961.95 × 402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.16x = 387,127.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,127.16/697.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.29

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