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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.67, 962.70 and 417.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.67, 962.70 and 417.86 is: 576.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.67 : 962.70 = 417.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.67/962.70 = 417.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.67x = 962.70 × 417.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.67x = 402,278.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,278.82/697.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.60

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