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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.18, 968.49 and 453.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.18, 968.49 and 453.33 is: 625.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.18 : 968.49 = 453.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.18/968.49 = 453.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.18x = 968.49 × 453.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.18x = 439,045.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,045.57/702.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.26

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