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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.12, 968.63 and 453.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.12, 968.63 and 453.47 is: 625.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.12 : 968.63 = 453.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.12/968.63 = 453.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.12x = 968.63 × 453.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.12x = 439,237.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,237.54/702.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.59

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