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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.27, 962.44 and 402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.27, 962.44 and 402.75 is: 555.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.27 : 962.44 = 402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.27/962.44 = 402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.27x = 962.44 × 402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.27x = 387,622.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,622.71/697.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.91

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