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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.44, 962.96 and 476.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.44, 962.96 and 476.31 is: 657.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.44 : 962.96 = 476.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.44/962.96 = 476.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.44x = 962.96 × 476.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.44x = 458,665.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,665.10/697.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.64

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