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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.44, 962.57 and 402.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.44, 962.57 and 402.65 is: 555.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.44 : 962.57 = 402.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.44/962.57 = 402.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.44x = 962.57 × 402.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.44x = 387,571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,571.98/697.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.71

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