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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.66, 968.37 and 452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.66, 968.37 and 452.88 is: 625.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.66 : 968.37 = 452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.66/968.37 = 452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.66x = 968.37 × 452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.66x = 438,555.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,555.41/701.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.03

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