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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.66, 962.69 and 414.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.66, 962.69 and 414.03 is: 571.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.66 : 962.69 = 414.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.66/962.69 = 414.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.66x = 962.69 × 414.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.66x = 398,585.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,585.83/697.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.32

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