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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.72, 968.16 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.72, 968.16 and 453.12 is: 625.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.72 : 968.16 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.72/968.16 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.72x = 968.16 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.72x = 438,692.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,692.66/701.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.17

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