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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.45, 962.46 and 394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.45, 962.46 and 394.66 is: 544.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.45 : 962.46 = 394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.45/962.46 = 394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.45x = 962.46 × 394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.45x = 379,844.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,844.46/697.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.62

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