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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.46, 963.91 and 418.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.46, 963.91 and 418.66 is: 577.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.46 : 963.91 = 418.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.46/963.91 = 418.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.46x = 963.91 × 418.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.46x = 403,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,550.56/698.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.77

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