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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.28, 966.16 and 451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.28, 966.16 and 451.16 is: 622.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.28 : 966.16 = 451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.28/966.16 = 451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.28x = 966.16 × 451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.28x = 435,892.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,892.75/700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.45

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