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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.11, 963.38 and 449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.11, 963.38 and 449.52 is: 620.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.11 : 963.38 = 449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.11/963.38 = 449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.11x = 963.38 × 449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.11x = 433,058.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,058.58/698.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.33

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