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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.63, 1,037.98 and 448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.63, 1,037.98 and 448.72 is: 672.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.63 : 1,037.98 = 448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.63/1,037.98 = 448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.63x = 1,037.98 × 448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.63x = 465,762.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,762.39/692.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.45

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