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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.22, 967.48 and 452.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.22, 967.48 and 452.62 is: 624.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.22 : 967.48 = 452.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.22/967.48 = 452.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.22x = 967.48 × 452.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.22x = 437,900.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,900.80/701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.48

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