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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.66, 969.78 and 453.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.66, 969.78 and 453.78 is: 626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.66 : 969.78 = 453.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.66/969.78 = 453.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.66x = 969.78 × 453.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.66x = 440,066.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,066.77/702.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.29

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