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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.49, 962.56 and 418.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.49, 962.56 and 418.02 is: 576.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.49 : 962.56 = 418.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.49/962.56 = 418.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.49x = 962.56 × 418.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.49x = 402,368.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,368.29/697.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.88

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