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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.23, 962.28 and 476.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.23, 962.28 and 476.37 is: 657.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.23 : 962.28 = 476.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.23/962.28 = 476.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.23x = 962.28 × 476.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.23x = 458,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,401.32/697.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.46

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