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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.48, 962.38 and 448.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.48, 962.38 and 448.76 is: 619.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.48 : 962.38 = 448.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.48/962.38 = 448.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.48x = 962.38 × 448.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.48x = 431,877.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,877.65/697.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.20

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