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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.88, 967.02 and 452.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.88, 967.02 and 452.21 is: 623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.88 : 967.02 = 452.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.88/967.02 = 452.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.88x = 967.02 × 452.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.88x = 437,296.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,296.11/700.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.92

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