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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.13, 965.84 and 451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.13, 965.84 and 451.32 is: 622.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.13 : 965.84 = 451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.13/965.84 = 451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.13x = 965.84 × 451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.13x = 435,906.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,906.45/700.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.61

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