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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.85, 962.99 and 403.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.85, 962.99 and 403.21 is: 556.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.85 : 962.99 = 403.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.85/962.99 = 403.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.85x = 962.99 × 403.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.85x = 388,287.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,287.90/697.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.41

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