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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.44, 968.80 and 453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.44, 968.80 and 453.76 is: 625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.44 : 968.80 = 453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.44/968.80 = 453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.44x = 968.80 × 453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.44x = 439,602.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,602.69/702.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.82

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