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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.23, 968.73 and 453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.23, 968.73 and 453.76 is: 625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.23 : 968.73 = 453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.23/968.73 = 453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.23x = 968.73 × 453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.23x = 439,566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,566.80/702.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.96

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