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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.43, 963.05 and 449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.43, 963.05 and 449.40 is: 619.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.43 : 963.05 = 449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.43/963.05 = 449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.43x = 963.05 × 449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.43x = 432,796.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,796.76/698.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.67

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