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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.77, 967.71 and 452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.77, 967.71 and 452.52 is: 624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.77 : 967.71 = 452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.77/967.71 = 452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.77x = 967.71 × 452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.77x = 437,908.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,908.13/700.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.90

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