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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.23, 962.19 and 402.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.23, 962.19 and 402.51 is: 555.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.23 : 962.19 = 402.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.23/962.19 = 402.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.23x = 962.19 × 402.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.23x = 387,291.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,291.10/697.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.47

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