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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.32, 963.50 and 449.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.32, 963.50 and 449.55 is: 620.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.32 : 963.50 = 449.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.32/963.50 = 449.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.32x = 963.50 × 449.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.32x = 433,139.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,139.18/698.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.26

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