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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.58, 963.08 and 449.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.58, 963.08 and 449.34 is: 620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.58 : 963.08 = 449.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.58/963.08 = 449.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.58x = 963.08 × 449.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.58x = 432,747.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,747.88/697.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.36

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