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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.74, 961.74 and 448.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.74, 961.74 and 448.34 is: 618.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.74 : 961.74 = 448.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.74/961.74 = 448.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.74x = 961.74 × 448.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.74x = 431,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,181.70/696.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.86

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