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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.21, 963.57 and 418.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.21, 963.57 and 418.41 is: 577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.21 : 963.57 = 418.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.21/963.57 = 418.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.21x = 963.57 × 418.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.21x = 403,167.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,167.32/698.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.43

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