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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.92, 1,037.43 and 448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.92, 1,037.43 and 448.62 is: 672.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.92 : 1,037.43 = 448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.92/1,037.43 = 448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.92x = 1,037.43 × 448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.92x = 465,411.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,411.85/691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.64

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