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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.24, 1,038.16 and 449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.24, 1,038.16 and 449.04 is: 672.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.24 : 1,038.16 = 449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.24/1,038.16 = 449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.24x = 1,038.16 × 449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.24x = 466,175.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,175.37/693.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.46

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