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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.05, 961.50 and 461.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.05, 961.50 and 461.01 is: 635.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.05 : 961.50 = 461.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.05/961.50 = 461.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.05x = 961.50 × 461.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.05x = 443,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,261.12/697.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.91

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