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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.84, 969.48 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.84, 969.48 and 450.66 is: 621.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.84 : 969.48 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.84/969.48 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.84x = 969.48 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.84x = 436,905.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,905.86/702.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.63

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