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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.29, 961.83 and 461.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.29, 961.83 and 461.25 is: 636.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.29 : 961.83 = 461.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.29/961.83 = 461.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.29x = 961.83 × 461.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.29x = 443,644.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,644.09/697.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.24

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