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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.32, 968.28 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.32, 968.28 and 453.28 is: 625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.32 : 968.28 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.32/968.28 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.32x = 968.28 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.32x = 438,901.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,901.96/701.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.82

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