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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.30, 962.30 and 417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.30, 962.30 and 417.48 is: 576.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.30 : 962.30 = 417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.30/962.30 = 417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.30x = 962.30 × 417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.30x = 401,738.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,738.60/697.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.14

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