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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.58, 963 and 449.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.58, 963 and 449.85 is: 620.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.58 : 963 = 449.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.58/963 = 449.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.58x = 963 × 449.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.58x = 433,205.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,205.55/698.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.12

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