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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.22, 960.50 and 487.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.22, 960.50 and 487.02 is: 670.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.22 : 960.50 = 487.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.22/960.50 = 487.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.22x = 960.50 × 487.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.22x = 467,780.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,780.27/697.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.93

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