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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.16, 963.43 and 418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.16, 963.43 and 418.56 is: 577.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.16 : 963.43 = 418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.16/963.43 = 418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.16x = 963.43 × 418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.16x = 403,253.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,253.26/698.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.59

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