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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.99, 961.82 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.99, 961.82 and 448.56 is: 619.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.99 : 961.82 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.99/961.82 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.99x = 961.82 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.99x = 431,438.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,438.65/696.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.00

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