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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.82, 697.59 and 449.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.82, 697.59 and 449.70 is: 674.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.82 : 697.59 = 449.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.82/697.59 = 449.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.82x = 697.59 × 449.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.82x = 313,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,706.22/464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.90

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