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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.73, 969.44 and 450.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.73, 969.44 and 450.51 is: 621.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.73 : 969.44 = 450.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.73/969.44 = 450.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.73x = 969.44 × 450.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.73x = 436,737.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,737.57/702.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.49

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