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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.86, 962.48 and 449.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.86, 962.48 and 449.21 is: 619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.86 : 962.48 = 449.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.86/962.48 = 449.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.86x = 962.48 × 449.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.86x = 432,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,359.17/697.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.55

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