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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.20, 961.40 and 448.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.20, 961.40 and 448.31 is: 618.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.20 : 961.40 = 448.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.20/961.40 = 448.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.20x = 961.40 × 448.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.20x = 431,008.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,008.76/697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.20

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