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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.27, 964.25 and 450.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.27, 964.25 and 450.01 is: 621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.27 : 964.25 = 450.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.27/964.25 = 450.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.27x = 964.25 × 450.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.27x = 433,922.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,922.79/698.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.43

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