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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.74, 963.03 and 461.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.74, 963.03 and 461.73 is: 637.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.74 : 963.03 = 461.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.74/963.03 = 461.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.74x = 963.03 × 461.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.74x = 444,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,659.84/697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.29

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