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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.27, 969.01 and 450.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.27, 969.01 and 450.42 is: 621.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.27 : 969.01 = 450.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.27/969.01 = 450.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.27x = 969.01 × 450.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.27x = 436,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,459.06/702.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.50

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