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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.78, 962.98 and 418.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.78, 962.98 and 418.02 is: 576.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.78 : 962.98 = 418.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.78/962.98 = 418.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.78x = 962.98 × 418.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.78x = 402,544.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,544.90/697.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.89

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