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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.75, 968.88 and 453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.75, 968.88 and 453.48 is: 626.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.75 : 968.88 = 453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.75/968.88 = 453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.75x = 968.88 × 453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.75x = 439,367.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,367.70/701.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.11

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