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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.85, 970.59 and 454.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.85, 970.59 and 454.62 is: 627.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.85 : 970.59 = 454.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.85/970.59 = 454.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.85x = 970.59 × 454.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.85x = 441,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,249.63/702.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.80

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