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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.28, 963.36 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.28, 963.36 and 449.76 is: 620.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.28 : 963.36 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.28/963.36 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.28x = 963.36 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.28x = 433,280.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,280.79/698.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.50

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