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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.74, 962.46 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.74, 962.46 and 511.44 is: 705.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.74 : 962.46 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.74/962.46 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.74x = 962.46 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.74x = 492,240.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,240.54/697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.48

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