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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.29, 962.12 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.29, 962.12 and 402.66 is: 555.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.29 : 962.12 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.29/962.12 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.29x = 962.12 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.29x = 387,405.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,405.23/697.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.59

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