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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.81, 961.44 and 464.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.81, 961.44 and 464.53 is: 640.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.81 : 961.44 = 464.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.81/961.44 = 464.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.81x = 961.44 × 464.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.81x = 446,617.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,617.72/697.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.03

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