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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.78, 963.37 and 449.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.78, 963.37 and 449.68 is: 619.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.78 : 963.37 = 449.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.78/963.37 = 449.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.78x = 963.37 × 449.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.78x = 433,208.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,208.22/698.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.95

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