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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.42, 966.86 and 451.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.42, 966.86 and 451.75 is: 623.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.42 : 966.86 = 451.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.42/966.86 = 451.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.42x = 966.86 × 451.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.42x = 436,779.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,779.01/700.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.60

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