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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.79, 967.73 and 452.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.79, 967.73 and 452.53 is: 624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.79 : 967.73 = 452.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.79/967.73 = 452.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.79x = 967.73 × 452.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.79x = 437,926.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,926.86/700.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.90

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