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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.36, 963.63 and 449.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.36, 963.63 and 449.69 is: 620.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.36 : 963.63 = 449.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.36/963.63 = 449.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.36x = 963.63 × 449.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.36x = 433,329.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,329.96/698.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.50

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