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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.74, 962.76 and 418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.74, 962.76 and 418.10 is: 576.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.74 : 962.76 = 418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.74/962.76 = 418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.74x = 962.76 × 418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.74x = 402,529.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,529.96/697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.91

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