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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.52, 969.14 and 453.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.52, 969.14 and 453.75 is: 625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.52 : 969.14 = 453.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.52/969.14 = 453.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.52x = 969.14 × 453.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.52x = 439,747.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,747.28/702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.96

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