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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.04, 963.32 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.04, 963.32 and 418.32 is: 577.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.04 : 963.32 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.04/963.32 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.04x = 963.32 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.04x = 402,973.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,973.93/698.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.29

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