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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.12, 969.11 and 453.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.12, 969.11 and 453.46 is: 625.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.12 : 969.11 = 453.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.12/969.11 = 453.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.12x = 969.11 × 453.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.12x = 439,455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,455.36/702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.90

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