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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.63, 962.44 and 417.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.63, 962.44 and 417.70 is: 576.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.63 : 962.44 = 417.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.63/962.44 = 417.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.63x = 962.44 × 417.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.63x = 402,011.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,011.19/697.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.25

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