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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.16, 969.50 and 453.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.16, 969.50 and 453.63 is: 626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.16 : 969.50 = 453.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.16/969.50 = 453.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.16x = 969.50 × 453.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.16x = 439,794.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,794.29/702.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.34

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