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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.15, 1,039.80 and 449.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.15, 1,039.80 and 449.93 is: 673.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.15 : 1,039.80 = 449.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.15/1,039.80 = 449.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.15x = 1,039.80 × 449.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.15x = 467,837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,837.21/694.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.97

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