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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.37, 962.54 and 448.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.37, 962.54 and 448.76 is: 619.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.37 : 962.54 = 448.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.37/962.54 = 448.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.37x = 962.54 × 448.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.37x = 431,942.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,942.39/697.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.39

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