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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.46, 1,038.52 and 448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.46, 1,038.52 and 448.64 is: 671.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.46 : 1,038.52 = 448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.46/1,038.52 = 448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.46x = 1,038.52 × 448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.46x = 465,920.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,920.88/693.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.88

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