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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.49, 963.90 and 450.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.49, 963.90 and 450.06 is: 621.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.49 : 963.90 = 450.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.49/963.90 = 450.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.49x = 963.90 × 450.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.49x = 433,812.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,812.83/698.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.07

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