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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.35, 963.61 and 418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.35, 963.61 and 418.52 is: 577.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.35 : 963.61 = 418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.35/963.61 = 418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.35x = 963.61 × 418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.35x = 403,290.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,290.06/698.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.49

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