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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.74, 967.85 and 453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.74, 967.85 and 453.08 is: 624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.74 : 967.85 = 453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.74/967.85 = 453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.74x = 967.85 × 453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.74x = 438,511.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,511.21/701.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.90

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