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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.23, 961.76 and 461.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.23, 961.76 and 461.18 is: 636.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.23 : 961.76 = 461.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.23/961.76 = 461.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.23x = 961.76 × 461.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.23x = 443,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,542.17/697.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.15

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