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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.91, 964.24 and 450.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.91, 964.24 and 450.37 is: 621.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.91 : 964.24 = 450.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.91/964.24 = 450.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.91x = 964.24 × 450.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.91x = 434,264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,264.77/698.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.35

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