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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.68, 969.82 and 454.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.68, 969.82 and 454.30 is: 627.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.68 : 969.82 = 454.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.68/969.82 = 454.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.68x = 969.82 × 454.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.68x = 440,589.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,589.23/702.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.01

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