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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.13, 961.97 and 417.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.13, 961.97 and 417.33 is: 575.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.13 : 961.97 = 417.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.13/961.97 = 417.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.13x = 961.97 × 417.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.13x = 401,456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,456.85/697.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.87

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