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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.40, 962.24 and 417.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.40, 962.24 and 417.64 is: 576.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.40 : 962.24 = 417.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.40/962.24 = 417.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.40x = 962.24 × 417.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.40x = 401,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,869.91/697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.24

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