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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.32, 962.34 and 402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.32, 962.34 and 402.68 is: 555.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.32 : 962.34 = 402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.32/962.34 = 402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.32x = 962.34 × 402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.32x = 387,515.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,515.07/697.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.72

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