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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.10, 963.34 and 418.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.10, 963.34 and 418.17 is: 577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.10 : 963.34 = 418.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.10/963.34 = 418.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.10x = 963.34 × 418.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.10x = 402,839.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,839.89/698.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.05

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