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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.40, 962.43 and 449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.40, 962.43 and 449.20 is: 619.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.40 : 962.43 = 449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.40/962.43 = 449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.40x = 962.43 × 449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.40x = 432,323.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,323.56/697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.91

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