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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.28, 961.94 and 473.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.28, 961.94 and 473.14 is: 652.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.28 : 961.94 = 473.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.28/961.94 = 473.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.28x = 961.94 × 473.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.28x = 455,132.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,132.29/697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.73

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