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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.99, 697.91 and 449.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.99, 697.91 and 449.79 is: 673.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.99 : 697.91 = 449.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.99/697.91 = 449.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.99x = 697.91 × 449.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.99x = 313,910.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,910.69/465.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.64

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