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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.27, 963.56 and 418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.27, 963.56 and 418.52 is: 577.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.27 : 963.56 = 418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.27/963.56 = 418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.27x = 963.56 × 418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.27x = 403,272.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,272.59/698.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.54

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