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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.77, 966.33 and 451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.77, 966.33 and 451.52 is: 623.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.77 : 966.33 = 451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.77/966.33 = 451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.77x = 966.33 × 451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.77x = 436,310.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,310.23/699.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.51

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