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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.43, 963.95 and 418.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.43, 963.95 and 418.79 is: 577.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.43 : 963.95 = 418.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.43/963.95 = 418.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.43x = 963.95 × 418.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.43x = 403,685.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,685.71/698.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.99

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