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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.75, 963.08 and 477.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.75, 963.08 and 477.31 is: 657.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.75 : 963.08 = 477.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.75/963.08 = 477.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.75x = 963.08 × 477.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.75x = 459,688.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,688.32/698.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.88

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