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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.90, 962.58 and 476.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.90, 962.58 and 476.50 is: 657.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.90 : 962.58 = 476.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.90/962.58 = 476.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.90x = 962.58 × 476.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.90x = 458,669.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,669.37/697.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.21

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