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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.45, 969.75 and 454.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.45, 969.75 and 454.11 is: 626.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.45 : 969.75 = 454.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.45/969.75 = 454.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.45x = 969.75 × 454.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.45x = 440,373.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,373.17/702.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.91

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