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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.83, 969.12 and 453.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.83, 969.12 and 453.83 is: 625.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.83 : 969.12 = 453.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.83/969.12 = 453.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.83x = 969.12 × 453.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.83x = 439,810.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,810.88/702.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.77

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