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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.53, 965.06 and 450.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.53, 965.06 and 450.82 is: 621.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.53 : 965.06 = 450.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.53/965.06 = 450.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.53x = 965.06 × 450.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.53x = 435,063.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,063.52/699.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.94

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