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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.81, 961.47 and 448.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.81, 961.47 and 448.05 is: 618.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.81 : 961.47 = 448.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.81/961.47 = 448.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.81x = 961.47 × 448.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.81x = 430,786.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,786.63/696.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.23

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