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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.27, 962.06 and 417.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.27, 962.06 and 417.46 is: 575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.27 : 962.06 = 417.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.27/962.06 = 417.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.27x = 962.06 × 417.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.27x = 401,616.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,616.76/697.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.99

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