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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.71, 964.03 and 450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.71, 964.03 and 450.12 is: 621.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.71 : 964.03 = 450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.71/964.03 = 450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.71x = 964.03 × 450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.71x = 433,927.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,927.18/698.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.04

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