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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.31, 962.56 and 476.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.31, 962.56 and 476.38 is: 657.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.31 : 962.56 = 476.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.31/962.56 = 476.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.31x = 962.56 × 476.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.31x = 458,544.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,544.33/697.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.59

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