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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.49, 967.50 and 452.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.49, 967.50 and 452.83 is: 624.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.49 : 967.50 = 452.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.49/967.50 = 452.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.49x = 967.50 × 452.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.49x = 438,113.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,113.03/701.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.55

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