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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.08, 962.13 and 417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.08, 962.13 and 417.48 is: 576.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.08 : 962.13 = 417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.08/962.13 = 417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.08x = 962.13 × 417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.08x = 401,670.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,670.03/697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.22

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