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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.43, 962.06 and 448.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.43, 962.06 and 448.49 is: 618.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.43 : 962.06 = 448.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.43/962.06 = 448.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.43x = 962.06 × 448.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.43x = 431,467.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,467.24/697.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.66

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