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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.32, 962.43 and 476.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.32, 962.43 and 476.13 is: 657.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.32 : 962.43 = 476.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.32/962.43 = 476.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.32x = 962.43 × 476.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.32x = 458,241.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,241.80/697.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.15

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