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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.32, 969.51 and 453.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.32, 969.51 and 453.59 is: 626.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.32 : 969.51 = 453.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.32/969.51 = 453.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.32x = 969.51 × 453.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.32x = 439,755.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,755.19/702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.15

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