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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.46, 962.49 and 382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.46, 962.49 and 382.71 is: 528.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.46 : 962.49 = 382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.46/962.49 = 382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.46x = 962.49 × 382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.46x = 368,354.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,354.55/697.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.14

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