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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.86, 969.71 and 454.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.86, 969.71 and 454.49 is: 627.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.86 : 969.71 = 454.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.86/969.71 = 454.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.86x = 969.71 × 454.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.86x = 440,720.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,720.01/702.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.04

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