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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.02, 970.18 and 628.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.02, 970.18 and 628.22 is: 868.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.02 : 970.18 = 628.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.02/970.18 = 628.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.02x = 970.18 × 628.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.02x = 609,486.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,486.48/702.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.19

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