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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.80, 968.71 and 453.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.80, 968.71 and 453.13 is: 625.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.80 : 968.71 = 453.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.80/968.71 = 453.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.80x = 968.71 × 453.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.80x = 438,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,951.56/701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.47

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