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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.74, 962.73 and 465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.74, 962.73 and 465.54 is: 642.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.74 : 962.73 = 465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.74/962.73 = 465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.74x = 962.73 × 465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.74x = 448,189.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,189.32/697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.34

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