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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.52, 962.48 and 398.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.52, 962.48 and 398.80 is: 550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.52 : 962.48 = 398.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.52/962.48 = 398.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.52x = 962.48 × 398.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.52x = 383,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,837.02/697.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.29

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