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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.29, 966.98 and 448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.29, 966.98 and 448.88 is: 618.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.29 : 966.98 = 448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.29/966.98 = 448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.29x = 966.98 × 448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.29x = 434,061.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,061.17/701.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.95

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