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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.40, 960.86 and 475.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.40, 960.86 and 475.96 is: 655.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.40 : 960.86 = 475.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.40/960.86 = 475.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.40x = 960.86 × 475.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.40x = 457,330.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,330.93/697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.77

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