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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.52, 964.60 and 450.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.52, 964.60 and 450.26 is: 621.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.52 : 964.60 = 450.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.52/964.60 = 450.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.52x = 964.60 × 450.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.52x = 434,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,320.96/698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.78

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