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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.32, 962.94 and 449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.32, 962.94 and 449.22 is: 620.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.32 : 962.94 = 449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.32/962.94 = 449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.32x = 962.94 × 449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.32x = 432,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,571.91/697.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.33

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