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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.26, 968.02 and 452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.26, 968.02 and 452.60 is: 624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.26 : 968.02 = 452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.26/968.02 = 452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.26x = 968.02 × 452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.26x = 438,125.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,125.85/701.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.77

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