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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.12, 969.34 and 453.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.12, 969.34 and 453.88 is: 626.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.12 : 969.34 = 453.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.12/969.34 = 453.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.12x = 969.34 × 453.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.12x = 439,963.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,963.52/702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.62

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