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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.96, 962.52 and 476.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.96, 962.52 and 476.56 is: 657.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.96 : 962.52 = 476.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.96/962.52 = 476.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.96x = 962.52 × 476.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.96x = 458,698.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,698.53/697.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.20

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