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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.79, 964 and 450.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.79, 964 and 450.02 is: 620.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.79 : 964 = 450.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.79/964 = 450.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.79x = 964 × 450.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.79x = 433,819.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,819.28/698.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.81

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