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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.77, 970.47 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.77, 970.47 and 454.52 is: 627.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.77 : 970.47 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.77/970.47 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.77x = 970.47 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.77x = 441,098.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,098.02/702.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.66

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