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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.43, 967.70 and 452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.43, 967.70 and 452.66 is: 624.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.43 : 967.70 = 452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.43/967.70 = 452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.43x = 967.70 × 452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.43x = 438,040.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,040.99/701.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.49

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