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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.47, 963.95 and 450.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.47, 963.95 and 450.31 is: 621.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.47 : 963.95 = 450.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.47/963.95 = 450.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.47x = 963.95 × 450.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.47x = 434,076.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,076.00/698.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.46

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