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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.39, 962.36 and 402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.39, 962.36 and 402.64 is: 555.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.39 : 962.36 = 402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.39/962.36 = 402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.39x = 962.36 × 402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.39x = 387,484.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,484.63/697.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.62

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