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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.68, 962.84 and 403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.68, 962.84 and 403.04 is: 556.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.68 : 962.84 = 403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.68/962.84 = 403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.68x = 962.84 × 403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.68x = 388,066.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,066.45/697.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.22

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