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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.27, 968.40 and 453.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.27, 968.40 and 453.02 is: 625.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.27 : 968.40 = 453.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.27/968.40 = 453.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.27x = 968.40 × 453.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.27x = 438,704.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,704.57/701.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.59

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