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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.64, 967.76 and 452.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.64, 967.76 and 452.58 is: 624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.64 : 967.76 = 452.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.64/967.76 = 452.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.64x = 967.76 × 452.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.64x = 437,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,988.82/701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.24

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