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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.64, 963.77 and 418.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.64, 963.77 and 418.78 is: 577.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.64 : 963.77 = 418.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.64/963.77 = 418.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.64x = 963.77 × 418.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.64x = 403,606.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,606.71/698.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.71

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