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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.40, 962.11 and 448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.40, 962.11 and 448.86 is: 619.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.40 : 962.11 = 448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.40/962.11 = 448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.40x = 962.11 × 448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.40x = 431,852.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,852.69/697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.23

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