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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.99, 966.08 and 452.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.99, 966.08 and 452.03 is: 623.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.99 : 966.08 = 452.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.99/966.08 = 452.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.99x = 966.08 × 452.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.99x = 436,694.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,694.88/699.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.86

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