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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697, 961.69 and 417.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697, 961.69 and 417.11 is: 575.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697 : 961.69 = 417.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697/961.69 = 417.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697x = 961.69 × 417.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697x = 401,128.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,128.43/697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.51

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