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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.45, 962.46 and 402.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.45, 962.46 and 402.70 is: 555.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.45 : 962.46 = 402.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.45/962.46 = 402.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.45x = 962.46 × 402.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.45x = 387,582.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,582.64/697.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.71

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