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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.17, 963.27 and 449.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.17, 963.27 and 449.63 is: 620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.17 : 963.27 = 449.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.17/963.27 = 449.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.17x = 963.27 × 449.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.17x = 433,115.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,115.09/698.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.36

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