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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.53, 1,037.98 and 449.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.53, 1,037.98 and 449.53 is: 673.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.53 : 1,037.98 = 449.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.53/1,037.98 = 449.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.53x = 1,037.98 × 449.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.53x = 466,603.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,603.15/692.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.77

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