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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 967.54 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 967.54 and 452.16 is: 623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 967.54 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/967.54 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 967.54 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 437,482.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,482.89/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.83

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