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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.54, 968.63 and 453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.54, 968.63 and 453 is: 625.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.54 : 968.63 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.54/968.63 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.54x = 968.63 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.54x = 438,789.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,789.39/701.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.47

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