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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.70, 966.76 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.70, 966.76 and 452.16 is: 623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.70 : 966.76 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.70/966.76 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.70x = 966.76 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.70x = 437,132.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,132.34/700.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.85

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