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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.67, 962.36 and 461.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.67, 962.36 and 461.61 is: 636.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.67 : 962.36 = 461.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.67/962.36 = 461.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.67x = 962.36 × 461.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.67x = 444,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,232.69/697.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.74

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