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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.47, 965.33 and 451.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.47, 965.33 and 451.31 is: 622.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.47 : 965.33 = 451.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.47/965.33 = 451.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.47x = 965.33 × 451.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.47x = 435,663.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,663.08/699.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.85

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