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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.94, 969.76 and 454.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.94, 969.76 and 454.17 is: 626.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.94 : 969.76 = 454.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.94/969.76 = 454.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.94x = 969.76 × 454.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.94x = 440,435.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,435.90/702.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.56

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