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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.43, 967.17 and 449.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.43, 967.17 and 449.03 is: 619.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.43 : 967.17 = 449.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.43/967.17 = 449.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.43x = 967.17 × 449.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.43x = 434,287.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,287.01/701.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.14

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