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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.67, 963.96 and 450.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.67, 963.96 and 450.13 is: 621.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.67 : 963.96 = 450.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.67/963.96 = 450.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.67x = 963.96 × 450.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.67x = 433,907.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,907.31/698.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.05

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