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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.25, 966.80 and 451.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.25, 966.80 and 451.98 is: 624.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.25 : 966.80 = 451.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.25/966.80 = 451.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.25x = 966.80 × 451.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.25x = 436,975.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,975.39/700.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.03

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