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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.26, 961.74 and 448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.26, 961.74 and 448.20 is: 618.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.26 : 961.74 = 448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.26/961.74 = 448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.26x = 961.74 × 448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.26x = 431,051.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,051.87/697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.21

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