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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.16, 968.12 and 452.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.16, 968.12 and 452.63 is: 624.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.16 : 968.12 = 452.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.16/968.12 = 452.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.16x = 968.12 × 452.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.16x = 438,200.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,200.16/701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.96

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