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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.16, 961.83 and 448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.16, 961.83 and 448.62 is: 618.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.16 : 961.83 = 448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.16/961.83 = 448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.16x = 961.83 × 448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.16x = 431,496.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,496.17/697.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.94

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