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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.22, 964.72 and 450.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.22, 964.72 and 450.62 is: 621.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.22 : 964.72 = 450.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.22/964.72 = 450.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.22x = 964.72 × 450.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.22x = 434,719.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,719.87/699.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.73

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