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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.69, 970.50 and 454.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.69, 970.50 and 454.16 is: 627.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.69 : 970.50 = 454.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.69/970.50 = 454.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.69x = 970.50 × 454.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.69x = 440,757.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,757.43/702.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.24

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