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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.28, 968.92 and 453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.28, 968.92 and 453.16 is: 625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.28 : 968.92 = 453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.28/968.92 = 453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.28x = 968.92 × 453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.28x = 439,075.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,075.79/702.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.21

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