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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.93, 964.61 and 450.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.93, 964.61 and 450.97 is: 622.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.93 : 964.61 = 450.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.93/964.61 = 450.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.93x = 964.61 × 450.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.93x = 435,008.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,008.83/698.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.39

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