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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.88, 966.98 and 452.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.88, 966.98 and 452.39 is: 624.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.88 : 966.98 = 452.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.88/966.98 = 452.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.88x = 966.98 × 452.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.88x = 437,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,448.38/700.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.15

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