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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.95, 963.42 and 418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.95, 963.42 and 418.28 is: 577.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.95 : 963.42 = 418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.95/963.42 = 418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.95x = 963.42 × 418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.95x = 402,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,974.50/697.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.37

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