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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.22, 962.45 and 448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.22, 962.45 and 448.86 is: 619.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.22 : 962.45 = 448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.22/962.45 = 448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.22x = 962.45 × 448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.22x = 432,006.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,006.43/697.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.61

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