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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.11, 961.37 and 475.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.11, 961.37 and 475.67 is: 655.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.11 : 961.37 = 475.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.11/961.37 = 475.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.11x = 961.37 × 475.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.11x = 457,296.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,296.68/697.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.99

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