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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.21, 965.86 and 451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.21, 965.86 and 451.14 is: 622.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.21 : 965.86 = 451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.21/965.86 = 451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.21x = 965.86 × 451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.21x = 435,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,738.08/700.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.30

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