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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.58, 966.81 and 451.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.58, 966.81 and 451.91 is: 623.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.58 : 966.81 = 451.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.58/966.81 = 451.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.58x = 966.81 × 451.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.58x = 436,911.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,911.11/700.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.64

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