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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.46, 962.53 and 417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.46, 962.53 and 417.66 is: 576.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.46 : 962.53 = 417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.46/962.53 = 417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.46x = 962.53 × 417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.46x = 402,007.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,007.98/697.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.39

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