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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.61, 963.53 and 449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.61, 963.53 and 449.96 is: 620.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.61 : 963.53 = 449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.61/963.53 = 449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.61x = 963.53 × 449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.61x = 433,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,546.27/698.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.58

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