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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.34, 962.27 and 417.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.34, 962.27 and 417.57 is: 576.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.34 : 962.27 = 417.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.34/962.27 = 417.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.34x = 962.27 × 417.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.34x = 401,815.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,815.78/697.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.21

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