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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.09, 963.30 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.09, 963.30 and 418.32 is: 577.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.09 : 963.30 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.09/963.30 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.09x = 963.30 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.09x = 402,967.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,967.66/698.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.24

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