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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.44, 962.12 and 417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.44, 962.12 and 417.48 is: 575.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.44 : 962.12 = 417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.44/962.12 = 417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.44x = 962.12 × 417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.44x = 401,663.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,663.77/697.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.92

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