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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.58, 963.99 and 449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.58, 963.99 and 449.82 is: 620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.58 : 963.99 = 449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.58/963.99 = 449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.58x = 963.99 × 449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.58x = 433,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,621.98/698.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.72

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