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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697, 961.86 and 448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697, 961.86 and 448.32 is: 618.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697 : 961.86 = 448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697/961.86 = 448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697x = 961.86 × 448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697x = 431,221.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,221.08/697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.68

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