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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.82, 962.26 and 448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.82, 962.26 and 448.72 is: 619.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.82 : 962.26 = 448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.82/962.26 = 448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.82x = 962.26 × 448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.82x = 431,785.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,785.31/696.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.65

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