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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.88, 968.40 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.88, 968.40 and 453.12 is: 625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.88 : 968.40 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.88/968.40 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.88x = 968.40 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.88x = 438,801.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,801.41/701.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.18

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