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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.52, 965.98 and 451.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.52, 965.98 and 451.26 is: 623.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.52 : 965.98 = 451.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.52/965.98 = 451.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.52x = 965.98 × 451.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.52x = 435,908.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,908.13/699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.15

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