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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.66, 964.23 and 449.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.66, 964.23 and 449.88 is: 620.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.66 : 964.23 = 449.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.66/964.23 = 449.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.66x = 964.23 × 449.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.66x = 433,787.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,787.79/698.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.89

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