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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.16, 965.82 and 451.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.16, 965.82 and 451.73 is: 623.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.16 : 965.82 = 451.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.16/965.82 = 451.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.16x = 965.82 × 451.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.16x = 436,289.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,289.87/700.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.13

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