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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.22, 970.01 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.22, 970.01 and 451.04 is: 622.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.22 : 970.01 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.22/970.01 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.22x = 970.01 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.22x = 437,507.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,507.90/703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.15

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