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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.55, 963.97 and 418.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.55, 963.97 and 418.94 is: 578.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.55 : 963.97 = 418.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.55/963.97 = 418.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.55x = 963.97 × 418.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.55x = 403,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,845.59/698.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.12

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