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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.73, 970.14 and 454.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.73, 970.14 and 454.42 is: 627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.73 : 970.14 = 454.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.73/970.14 = 454.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.73x = 970.14 × 454.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.73x = 440,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,851.02/702.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.34

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