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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.35, 966.99 and 451.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.35, 966.99 and 451.81 is: 623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.35 : 966.99 = 451.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.35/966.99 = 451.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.35x = 966.99 × 451.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.35x = 436,898.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,898.65/700.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.83

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