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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.26, 962.15 and 417.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.26, 962.15 and 417.44 is: 576.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.26 : 962.15 = 417.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.26/962.15 = 417.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.26x = 962.15 × 417.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.26x = 401,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,643.34/697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.03

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