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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.56, 963.97 and 418.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.56, 963.97 and 418.65 is: 577.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.56 : 963.97 = 418.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.56/963.97 = 418.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.56x = 963.97 × 418.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.56x = 403,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,561.38/698.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.71

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