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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.35, 965.08 and 450.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.35, 965.08 and 450.71 is: 621.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.35 : 965.08 = 450.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.35/965.08 = 450.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.35x = 965.08 × 450.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.35x = 434,970.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,970.56/699.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.97

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