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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.85, 967.14 and 452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.85, 967.14 and 452.18 is: 623.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.85 : 967.14 = 452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.85/967.14 = 452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.85x = 967.14 × 452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.85x = 437,323.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,323.78/700.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.99

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