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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.26, 963.56 and 418.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.26, 963.56 and 418.62 is: 577.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.26 : 963.56 = 418.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.26/963.56 = 418.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.26x = 963.56 × 418.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.26x = 403,365.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,365.49/698.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.67

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