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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.28, 962.28 and 417.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.28, 962.28 and 417.56 is: 576.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.28 : 962.28 = 417.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.28/962.28 = 417.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.28x = 962.28 × 417.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.28x = 401,812.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,812.04/697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.25

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