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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.04, 966.70 and 451.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.04, 966.70 and 451.78 is: 623.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.04 : 966.70 = 451.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.04/966.70 = 451.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.04x = 966.70 × 451.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.04x = 436,735.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,735.73/700.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.87

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