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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.86, 963.20 and 477.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.86, 963.20 and 477.34 is: 658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.86 : 963.20 = 477.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.86/963.20 = 477.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.86x = 963.20 × 477.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.86x = 459,773.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,773.89/697.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.83

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