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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.92, 963.24 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.92, 963.24 and 418.32 is: 577.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.92 : 963.24 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.92/963.24 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.92x = 963.24 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.92x = 402,942.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,942.56/697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.35

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