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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.62, 694.84 and 449.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.62, 694.84 and 449.84 is: 675.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.62 : 694.84 = 449.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.62/694.84 = 449.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.62x = 694.84 × 449.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.62x = 312,566.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,566.83/462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.64

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