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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.44, 964.92 and 450.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.44, 964.92 and 450.68 is: 621.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.44 : 964.92 = 450.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.44/964.92 = 450.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.44x = 964.92 × 450.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.44x = 434,870.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,870.15/699.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.74

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