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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.03, 961.91 and 417.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.03, 961.91 and 417.29 is: 575.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.03 : 961.91 = 417.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.03/961.91 = 417.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.03x = 961.91 × 417.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.03x = 401,390.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,390.61/697.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.86

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