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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.60, 968.15 and 452.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.60, 968.15 and 452.93 is: 625.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.60 : 968.15 = 452.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.60/968.15 = 452.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.60x = 968.15 × 452.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.60x = 438,500.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,500.47/701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.01

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