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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.67, 962.42 and 417.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.67, 962.42 and 417.77 is: 576.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.67 : 962.42 = 417.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.67/962.42 = 417.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.67x = 962.42 × 417.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.67x = 402,063.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,063.30/697.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.30

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