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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.07, 963.43 and 418.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.07, 963.43 and 418.31 is: 577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.07 : 963.43 = 418.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.07/963.43 = 418.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.07x = 963.43 × 418.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.07x = 403,012.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,012.40/698.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.32

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