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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.32, 962.66 and 476.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.32, 962.66 and 476.68 is: 658.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.32 : 962.66 = 476.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.32/962.66 = 476.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.32x = 962.66 × 476.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.32x = 458,880.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,880.77/697.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.06

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