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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.68, 961.22 and 447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.68, 961.22 and 447.84 is: 617.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.68 : 961.22 = 447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.68/961.22 = 447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.68x = 961.22 × 447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.68x = 430,472.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,472.76/696.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.89

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