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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.73, 963.77 and 449.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.73, 963.77 and 449.66 is: 620.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.73 : 963.77 = 449.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.73/963.77 = 449.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.73x = 963.77 × 449.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.73x = 433,361.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,361.75/698.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.21

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