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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.72, 962.68 and 418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.72, 962.68 and 418.04 is: 576.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.72 : 962.68 = 418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.72/962.68 = 418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.72x = 962.68 × 418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.72x = 402,438.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,438.75/697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.79

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