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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.95, 962.19 and 417.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.95, 962.19 and 417.27 is: 576.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.95 : 962.19 = 417.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.95/962.19 = 417.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.95x = 962.19 × 417.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.95x = 401,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,493.02/696.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.08

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