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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.98, 962.42 and 449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.98, 962.42 and 449.30 is: 619.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.98 : 962.42 = 449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.98/962.42 = 449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.98x = 962.42 × 449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.98x = 432,415.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,415.31/697.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.52

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