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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.73, 968.13 and 452.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.73, 968.13 and 452.97 is: 624.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.73 : 968.13 = 452.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.73/968.13 = 452.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.73x = 968.13 × 452.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.73x = 438,533.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,533.85/701.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.93

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