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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.22, 966.10 and 451.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.22, 966.10 and 451.62 is: 623.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.22 : 966.10 = 451.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.22/966.10 = 451.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.22x = 966.10 × 451.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.22x = 436,308.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,308.95/700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.11

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