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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.22, 963.70 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.22, 963.70 and 418.50 is: 577.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.22 : 963.70 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.22/963.70 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.22x = 963.70 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.22x = 403,307.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,307.40/698.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.62

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