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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.69, 962.14 and 449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.69, 962.14 and 449.08 is: 619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.69 : 962.14 = 449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.69/962.14 = 449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.69x = 962.14 × 449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.69x = 432,077.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,077.83/697.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.30

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