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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.48, 962.45 and 398.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.48, 962.45 and 398.71 is: 550.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.48 : 962.45 = 398.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.48/962.45 = 398.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.48x = 962.45 × 398.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.48x = 383,733.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,733.63/697.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.17

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