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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700, 965.72 and 451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700, 965.72 and 451.36 is: 622.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700 : 965.72 = 451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700/965.72 = 451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700x = 965.72 × 451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700x = 435,887.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,887.38/700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.70

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