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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.04, 966.41 and 452.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.04, 966.41 and 452.27 is: 623.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.04 : 966.41 = 452.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.04/966.41 = 452.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.04x = 966.41 × 452.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.04x = 437,071.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,071.16/701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.46

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