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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.87, 962.90 and 449.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.87, 962.90 and 449.27 is: 619.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.87 : 962.90 = 449.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.87/962.90 = 449.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.87x = 962.90 × 449.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.87x = 432,599.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,599.84/697.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.89

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