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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.62, 961.17 and 448.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.62, 961.17 and 448.02 is: 618.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.62 : 961.17 = 448.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.62/961.17 = 448.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.62x = 961.17 × 448.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.62x = 430,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,623.38/696.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.17

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