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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.42, 1,042.81 and 449.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.42, 1,042.81 and 449.25 is: 672.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.42 : 1,042.81 = 449.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.42/1,042.81 = 449.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.42x = 1,042.81 × 449.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.42x = 468,479.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,479.25/696.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.69

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