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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.52, 967.86 and 453.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.52, 967.86 and 453.01 is: 625.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.52 : 967.86 = 453.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.52/967.86 = 453.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.52x = 967.86 × 453.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.52x = 438,446.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,446.02/701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.00

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