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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.24, 962.36 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.24, 962.36 and 476.28 is: 657.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.24 : 962.36 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.24/962.36 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.24x = 962.36 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.24x = 458,352.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,352.82/697.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.38

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