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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.33, 962.45 and 461.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.33, 962.45 and 461.29 is: 636.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.33 : 962.45 = 461.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.33/962.45 = 461.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.33x = 962.45 × 461.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.33x = 443,969.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,969.19/697.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.67

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