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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.94, 968.39 and 453.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.94, 968.39 and 453.17 is: 625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.94 : 968.39 = 453.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.94/968.39 = 453.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.94x = 968.39 × 453.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.94x = 438,838.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,838.19/701.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.18

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