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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.55, 962.62 and 402.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.55, 962.62 and 402.80 is: 555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.55 : 962.62 = 402.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.55/962.62 = 402.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.55x = 962.62 × 402.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.55x = 387,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,744.74/697.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.86

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