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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.72, 964.20 and 418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.72, 964.20 and 418.84 is: 577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.72 : 964.20 = 418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.72/964.20 = 418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.72x = 964.20 × 418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.72x = 403,845.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,845.53/698.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.98

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