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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.78, 968.98 and 453.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.78, 968.98 and 453.25 is: 625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.78 : 968.98 = 453.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.78/968.98 = 453.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.78x = 968.98 × 453.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.78x = 439,190.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,190.19/701.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.82

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