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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.45, 962.44 and 402.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.45, 962.44 and 402.81 is: 555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.45 : 962.44 = 402.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.45/962.44 = 402.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.45x = 962.44 × 402.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.45x = 387,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,680.46/697.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.85

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