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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.18, 963.16 and 458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.18, 963.16 and 458.48 is: 633.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.18 : 963.16 = 458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.18/963.16 = 458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.18x = 963.16 × 458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.18x = 441,589.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,589.60/697.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.39

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