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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.78, 961.44 and 448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.78, 961.44 and 448.14 is: 618.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.78 : 961.44 = 448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.78/961.44 = 448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.78x = 961.44 × 448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.78x = 430,859.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,859.72/696.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.36

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