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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.76, 966.85 and 452.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.76, 966.85 and 452.23 is: 623.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.76 : 966.85 = 452.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.76/966.85 = 452.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.76x = 966.85 × 452.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.76x = 437,231.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,231.76/700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.94

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