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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.94, 970.16 and 454.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.94, 970.16 and 454.84 is: 627.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.94 : 970.16 = 454.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.94/970.16 = 454.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.94x = 970.16 × 454.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.94x = 441,267.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,267.57/702.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.75

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