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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.28, 962.31 and 417.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.28, 962.31 and 417.53 is: 576.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.28 : 962.31 = 417.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.28/962.31 = 417.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.28x = 962.31 × 417.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.28x = 401,793.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,793.29/697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.23

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