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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.01, 965.82 and 451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.01, 965.82 and 451.24 is: 622.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.01 : 965.82 = 451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.01/965.82 = 451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.01x = 965.82 × 451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.01x = 435,815.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,815.89/700.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.59

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