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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.08, 963.51 and 418.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.08, 963.51 and 418.48 is: 577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.08 : 963.51 = 418.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.08/963.51 = 418.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.08x = 963.51 × 418.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.08x = 403,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,209.66/698.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.60

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