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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.19, 964.74 and 450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.19, 964.74 and 450.48 is: 621.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.19 : 964.74 = 450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.19/964.74 = 450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.19x = 964.74 × 450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.19x = 434,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,590.77/699.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.56

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