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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.18, 962.06 and 402.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.18, 962.06 and 402.46 is: 555.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.18 : 962.06 = 402.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.18/962.06 = 402.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.18x = 962.06 × 402.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.18x = 387,190.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,190.67/697.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.37

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