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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.02, 966.38 and 448.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.02, 966.38 and 448.92 is: 618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.02 : 966.38 = 448.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.02/966.38 = 448.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.02x = 966.38 × 448.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.02x = 433,827.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,827.48/701.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.85

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