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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.01, 961.21 and 417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.01, 961.21 and 417.20 is: 575.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.01 : 961.21 = 417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.01/961.21 = 417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.01x = 961.21 × 417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.01x = 401,010.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,010.96/697.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.33

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