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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.98, 963.34 and 461.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.98, 963.34 and 461.93 is: 637.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.98 : 963.34 = 461.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.98/963.34 = 461.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.98x = 963.34 × 461.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.98x = 444,995.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,995.65/697.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.55

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