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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.73, 968.06 and 449.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.73, 968.06 and 449.51 is: 620.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.73 : 968.06 = 449.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.73/968.06 = 449.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.73x = 968.06 × 449.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.73x = 435,148.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,148.93/701.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.11

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