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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.07, 961.91 and 417.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.07, 961.91 and 417.33 is: 575.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.07 : 961.91 = 417.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.07/961.91 = 417.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.07x = 961.91 × 417.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.07x = 401,433.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,433.90/697.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.89

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