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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.49, 963.36 and 449.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.49, 963.36 and 449.83 is: 620.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.49 : 963.36 = 449.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.49/963.36 = 449.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.49x = 963.36 × 449.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.49x = 433,348.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,348.23/698.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.41

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