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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.29, 963.66 and 418.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.29, 963.66 and 418.57 is: 577.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.29 : 963.66 = 418.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.29/963.66 = 418.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.29x = 963.66 × 418.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.29x = 403,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,359.17/698.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.64

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