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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.49, 962.55 and 417.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.49, 962.55 and 417.93 is: 576.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.49 : 962.55 = 417.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.49/962.55 = 417.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.49x = 962.55 × 417.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.49x = 402,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,278.52/697.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.75

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