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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.30, 966.31 and 451.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.30, 966.31 and 451.96 is: 623.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.30 : 966.31 = 451.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.30/966.31 = 451.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.30x = 966.31 × 451.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.30x = 436,733.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,733.47/700.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.64

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