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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.33, 962.22 and 402.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.33, 962.22 and 402.67 is: 555.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.33 : 962.22 = 402.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.33/962.22 = 402.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.33x = 962.22 × 402.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.33x = 387,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,457.13/697.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.63

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