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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.54, 962.34 and 417.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.54, 962.34 and 417.78 is: 576.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.54 : 962.34 = 417.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.54/962.34 = 417.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.54x = 962.34 × 417.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.54x = 402,046.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,046.41/697.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.38

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