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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.58, 962.68 and 417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.58, 962.68 and 417.72 is: 576.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.58 : 962.68 = 417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.58/962.68 = 417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.58x = 962.68 × 417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.58x = 402,130.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,130.69/697.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.47

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