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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.73, 967.07 and 452.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.73, 967.07 and 452.57 is: 624.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.73 : 967.07 = 452.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.73/967.07 = 452.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.73x = 967.07 × 452.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.73x = 437,659.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,659.77/700.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.58

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