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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.76, 970.11 and 454.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.76, 970.11 and 454.09 is: 626.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.76 : 970.11 = 454.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.76/970.11 = 454.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.76x = 970.11 × 454.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.76x = 440,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,517.25/702.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.84

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