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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.23, 965.84 and 451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.23, 965.84 and 451.16 is: 622.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.23 : 965.84 = 451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.23/965.84 = 451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.23x = 965.84 × 451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.23x = 435,741.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,741.29/700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.28

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