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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.31, 702.69 and 454.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.31, 702.69 and 454.23 is: 626.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.31 : 702.69 = 454.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.31/702.69 = 454.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.31x = 702.69 × 454.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.31x = 319,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,182.88/509.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.70

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