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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.77, 962.82 and 417.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.77, 962.82 and 417.96 is: 576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.77 : 962.82 = 417.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.77/962.82 = 417.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.77x = 962.82 × 417.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.77x = 402,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,420.25/697.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.72

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