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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.01, 963.15 and 418.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.01, 963.15 and 418.18 is: 577.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.01 : 963.15 = 418.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.01/963.15 = 418.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.01x = 963.15 × 418.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.01x = 402,767.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,767.98/698.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.03

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