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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.63, 962.80 and 445.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.63, 962.80 and 445.79 is: 615.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.63 : 962.80 = 445.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.63/962.80 = 445.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.63x = 962.80 × 445.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.63x = 429,205.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,205.00/697.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.24

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