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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.77, 966.74 and 452.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.77, 966.74 and 452.17 is: 623.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.77 : 966.74 = 452.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.77/966.74 = 452.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.77x = 966.74 × 452.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.77x = 437,128.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,128.81/700.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.78

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