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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.88, 962.91 and 418.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.88, 962.91 and 418.07 is: 576.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.88 : 962.91 = 418.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.88/962.91 = 418.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.88x = 962.91 × 418.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.88x = 402,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,563.78/697.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.84

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