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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.21, 964.49 and 450.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.21, 964.49 and 450.14 is: 620.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.21 : 964.49 = 450.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.21/964.49 = 450.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.21x = 964.49 × 450.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.21x = 434,148.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,148.46/699.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.91

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