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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.58, 962.88 and 402.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.58, 962.88 and 402.94 is: 556.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.58 : 962.88 = 402.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.58/962.88 = 402.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.58x = 962.88 × 402.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.58x = 387,982.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,982.87/697.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.18

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