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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.68, 962.88 and 448.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.68, 962.88 and 448.98 is: 619.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.68 : 962.88 = 448.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.68/962.88 = 448.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.68x = 962.88 × 448.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.68x = 432,313.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,313.86/697.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.64

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