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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.62, 962.80 and 403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.62, 962.80 and 403 is: 556.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.62 : 962.80 = 403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.62/962.80 = 403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.62x = 962.80 × 403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.62x = 388,008.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,008.40/697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.19

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