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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.00, 965.50 and 451.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.00, 965.50 and 451.41 is: 622.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.00 : 965.50 = 451.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.00/965.50 = 451.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.00x = 965.50 × 451.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.00x = 435,834.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,834.15/700.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.62

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