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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.14, 961.88 and 464.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.14, 961.88 and 464.27 is: 640.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.14 : 961.88 = 464.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.14/961.88 = 464.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.14x = 961.88 × 464.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.14x = 446,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,564.90/697.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.57

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