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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.22, 966.60 and 452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.22, 966.60 and 452.46 is: 623.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.22 : 966.60 = 452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.22/966.60 = 452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.22x = 966.60 × 452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.22x = 437,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,347.84/701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.70

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