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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.28, 963.53 and 418.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.28, 963.53 and 418.46 is: 577.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.28 : 963.53 = 418.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.28/963.53 = 418.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.28x = 963.53 × 418.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.28x = 403,191.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,191.85/698.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.41

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