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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.74, 962.72 and 473.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.74, 962.72 and 473.70 is: 653.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.74 : 962.72 = 473.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.74/962.72 = 473.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.74x = 962.72 × 473.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.74x = 456,043.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,043.48/697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.60

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