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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.21, 1,039.14 and 449.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.21, 1,039.14 and 449.91 is: 674.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.21 : 1,039.14 = 449.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.21/1,039.14 = 449.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.21x = 1,039.14 × 449.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.21x = 467,519.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,519.48/693.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.43

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