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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.48, 963.36 and 449.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.48, 963.36 and 449.85 is: 620.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.48 : 963.36 = 449.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.48/963.36 = 449.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.48x = 963.36 × 449.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.48x = 433,367.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,367.50/698.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.45

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