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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.73, 962.90 and 403.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.73, 962.90 and 403.09 is: 556.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.73 : 962.90 = 403.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.73/962.90 = 403.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.73x = 962.90 × 403.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.73x = 388,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,135.36/697.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.29

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