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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.83, 969.95 and 454.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.83, 969.95 and 454.87 is: 627.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.83 : 969.95 = 454.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.83/969.95 = 454.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.83x = 969.95 × 454.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.83x = 441,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,200.08/702.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.75

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