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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.78, 961.99 and 448.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.78, 961.99 and 448.68 is: 618.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.78 : 961.99 = 448.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.78/961.99 = 448.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.78x = 961.99 × 448.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.78x = 431,625.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,625.67/697.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.57

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