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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.65, 968.11 and 453.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.65, 968.11 and 453.05 is: 625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.65 : 968.11 = 453.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.65/968.11 = 453.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.65x = 968.11 × 453.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.65x = 438,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,602.24/701.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.10

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