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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.62, 962.55 and 449.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.62, 962.55 and 449.02 is: 619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.62 : 962.55 = 449.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.62/962.55 = 449.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.62x = 962.55 × 449.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.62x = 432,204.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,204.20/697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.54

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