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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.74, 1,036.86 and 448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.74, 1,036.86 and 448.44 is: 672.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.74 : 1,036.86 = 448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.74/1,036.86 = 448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.74x = 1,036.86 × 448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.74x = 464,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,969.50/691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.17

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