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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.51, 969.26 and 453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.51, 969.26 and 453.84 is: 626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.51 : 969.26 = 453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.51/969.26 = 453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.51x = 969.26 × 453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.51x = 439,885.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,885.25/702.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.17

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