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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.07, 962.13 and 417.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.07, 962.13 and 417.21 is: 575.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.07 : 962.13 = 417.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.07/962.13 = 417.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.07x = 962.13 × 417.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.07x = 401,410.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,410.26/697.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.86

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