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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.99, 961.29 and 448.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.99, 961.29 and 448.33 is: 618.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.99 : 961.29 = 448.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.99/961.29 = 448.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.99x = 961.29 × 448.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.99x = 430,975.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,975.15/696.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.34

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