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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.60, 967.42 and 449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.60, 967.42 and 449.20 is: 619.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.60 : 967.42 = 449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.60/967.42 = 449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.60x = 967.42 × 449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.60x = 434,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,566.11/701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.39

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