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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698, 962.96 and 449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698, 962.96 and 449.36 is: 619.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698 : 962.96 = 449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698/962.96 = 449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698x = 962.96 × 449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698x = 432,715.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,715.71/698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.94

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