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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.66, 962.28 and 402.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.66, 962.28 and 402.82 is: 555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.66 : 962.28 = 402.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.66/962.28 = 402.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.66x = 962.28 × 402.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.66x = 387,625.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,625.63/697.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.61

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