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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.42, 969.20 and 453.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.42, 969.20 and 453.66 is: 625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.42 : 969.20 = 453.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.42/969.20 = 453.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.42x = 969.20 × 453.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.42x = 439,687.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,687.27/702.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.96

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