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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.44, 962.80 and 464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.44, 962.80 and 464.80 is: 641.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.44 : 962.80 = 464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.44/962.80 = 464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.44x = 962.80 × 464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.44x = 447,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,509.44/697.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.65

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