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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.36, 963.48 and 418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.36, 963.48 and 418.40 is: 577.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.36 : 963.48 = 418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.36/963.48 = 418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.36x = 963.48 × 418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.36x = 403,120.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,120.03/698.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.24

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