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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.32, 963.48 and 488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.32, 963.48 and 488.28 is: 674.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.32 : 963.48 = 488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.32/963.48 = 488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.32x = 963.48 × 488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.32x = 470,448.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,448.01/697.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.65

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