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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.33, 963.56 and 449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.33, 963.56 and 449.60 is: 620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.33 : 963.56 = 449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.33/963.56 = 449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.33x = 963.56 × 449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.33x = 433,209.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,209.51/698.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.36

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