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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.88, 963.30 and 418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.88, 963.30 and 418.20 is: 577.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.88 : 963.30 = 418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.88/963.30 = 418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.88x = 963.30 × 418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.88x = 402,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,852.06/697.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.26

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