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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.98, 962.48 and 448.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.98, 962.48 and 448.73 is: 619.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.98 : 962.48 = 448.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.98/962.48 = 448.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.98x = 962.48 × 448.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.98x = 431,893.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,893.65/696.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.66

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