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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.13, 964.74 and 450.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.13, 964.74 and 450.01 is: 620.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.13 : 964.74 = 450.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.13/964.74 = 450.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.13x = 964.74 × 450.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.13x = 434,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,142.65/699.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.98

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