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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.67, 962.71 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.67, 962.71 and 402.90 is: 555.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.67 : 962.71 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.67/962.71 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.67x = 962.71 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.67x = 387,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,875.86/697.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.96

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