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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.21, 962.12 and 402.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.21, 962.12 and 402.46 is: 555.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.21 : 962.12 = 402.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.21/962.12 = 402.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.21x = 962.12 × 402.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.21x = 387,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,212.80/697.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.37

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