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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.66, 966.99 and 451.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.66, 966.99 and 451.88 is: 623.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.66 : 966.99 = 451.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.66/966.99 = 451.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.66x = 966.99 × 451.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.66x = 436,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,963.44/700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.65

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