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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.40, 968.15 and 452.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.40, 968.15 and 452.71 is: 624.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.40 : 968.15 = 452.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.40/968.15 = 452.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.40x = 968.15 × 452.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.40x = 438,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,286.50/701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.87

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