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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.98, 963.08 and 474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.98, 963.08 and 474.10 is: 654.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.98 : 963.08 = 474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.98/963.08 = 474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.98x = 963.08 × 474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.98x = 456,596.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,596.23/697.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.17

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