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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.01, 963.19 and 418.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.01, 963.19 and 418.19 is: 577.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.01 : 963.19 = 418.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.01/963.19 = 418.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.01x = 963.19 × 418.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.01x = 402,797.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,797.79/698.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.07

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