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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.76, 962.58 and 477.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.76, 962.58 and 477.02 is: 658.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.76 : 962.58 = 477.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.76/962.58 = 477.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.76x = 962.58 × 477.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.76x = 459,169.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,169.91/697.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.06

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