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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.78, 970.36 and 454.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.78, 970.36 and 454.25 is: 627.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.78 : 970.36 = 454.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.78/970.36 = 454.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.78x = 970.36 × 454.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.78x = 440,786.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,786.03/702.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.20

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