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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.36, 969.08 and 454.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.36, 969.08 and 454.01 is: 626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.36 : 969.08 = 454.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.36/969.08 = 454.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.36x = 969.08 × 454.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.36x = 439,964.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,964.90/702.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.41

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