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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.41, 961.90 and 460.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.41, 961.90 and 460.94 is: 635.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.41 : 961.90 = 460.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.41/961.90 = 460.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.41x = 961.90 × 460.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.41x = 443,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,378.93/697.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.75

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