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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.87, 969.66 and 454.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.87, 969.66 and 454.22 is: 626.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.87 : 969.66 = 454.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.87/969.66 = 454.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.87x = 969.66 × 454.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.87x = 440,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,434.12/702.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.62

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