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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.48, 969.46 and 453.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.48, 969.46 and 453.98 is: 626.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.48 : 969.46 = 453.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.48/969.46 = 453.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.48x = 969.46 × 453.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.48x = 440,115.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,115.45/702.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.52

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