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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.23, 961.70 and 448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.23, 961.70 and 448.16 is: 618.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.23 : 961.70 = 448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.23/961.70 = 448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.23x = 961.70 × 448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.23x = 430,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,988.42/697.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.14

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