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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.71, 963.18 and 402.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.71, 963.18 and 402.93 is: 556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.71 : 963.18 = 402.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.71/963.18 = 402.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.71x = 963.18 × 402.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.71x = 388,094.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,094.12/697.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.24

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