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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.26, 962.70 and 448.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.26, 962.70 and 448.98 is: 619.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.26 : 962.70 = 448.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.26/962.70 = 448.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.26x = 962.70 × 448.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.26x = 432,233.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,233.05/697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.90

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