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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.83, 962.98 and 403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.83, 962.98 and 403.14 is: 556.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.83 : 962.98 = 403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.83/962.98 = 403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.83x = 962.98 × 403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.83x = 388,214.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,214.75/697.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.32

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