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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.15, 1,049.68 and 453.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.15, 1,049.68 and 453.89 is: 681.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.15 : 1,049.68 = 453.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.15/1,049.68 = 453.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.15x = 1,049.68 × 453.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.15x = 476,439.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,439.26/699.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.45

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