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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.13, 966.12 and 451.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.13, 966.12 and 451.01 is: 622.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.13 : 966.12 = 451.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.13/966.12 = 451.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.13x = 966.12 × 451.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.13x = 435,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,729.78/700.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.36

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