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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.70, 962.79 and 382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.70, 962.79 and 382.95 is: 528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.70 : 962.79 = 382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.70/962.79 = 382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.70x = 962.79 × 382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.70x = 368,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,700.43/697.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.45

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