Contraction coefficient is area ratio,$C_c=(3.5/4)^2=.765625$. Discharge coefficient $C_d=C_cC_v=.765625(.98)=.7503125$. Thus **.75**. Squaring the diameter ratio is essential because contraction is defined using areas.
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