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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.38, 962.06 and 417.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.38, 962.06 and 417.64 is: 576.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.38 : 962.06 = 417.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.38/962.06 = 417.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.38x = 962.06 × 417.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.38x = 401,794.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,794.74/697.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.15

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