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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.80, 969.59 and 454.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.80, 969.59 and 454.26 is: 626.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.80 : 969.59 = 454.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.80/969.59 = 454.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.80x = 969.59 × 454.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.80x = 440,443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,443.68/702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.70

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