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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.29, 968.94 and 453.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.29, 968.94 and 453.75 is: 626.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.29 : 968.94 = 453.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.29/968.94 = 453.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.29x = 968.94 × 453.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.29x = 439,656.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,656.53/702.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.04

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