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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.53, 962.49 and 417.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.53, 962.49 and 417.70 is: 576.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.53 : 962.49 = 417.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.53/962.49 = 417.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.53x = 962.49 × 417.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.53x = 402,032.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,032.07/697.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.37

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