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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.54, 963.72 and 418.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.54, 963.72 and 418.78 is: 577.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.54 : 963.72 = 418.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.54/963.72 = 418.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.54x = 963.72 × 418.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.54x = 403,586.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,586.66/698.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.76

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