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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.19, 963.54 and 418.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.19, 963.54 and 418.43 is: 577.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.19 : 963.54 = 418.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.19/963.54 = 418.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.19x = 963.54 × 418.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.19x = 403,176.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,176.45/698.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.46

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