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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.63, 968.13 and 453.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.63, 968.13 and 453.29 is: 625.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.63 : 968.13 = 453.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.63/968.13 = 453.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.63x = 968.13 × 453.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.63x = 438,838.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,838.81/701.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.46

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