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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.68, 1,037.06 and 448.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.68, 1,037.06 and 448.37 is: 672.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.68 : 1,037.06 = 448.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.68/1,037.06 = 448.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.68x = 1,037.06 × 448.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.68x = 464,984.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,984.35/691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.25

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