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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.95, 969.84 and 454.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.95, 969.84 and 454.34 is: 626.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.95 : 969.84 = 454.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.95/969.84 = 454.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.95x = 969.84 × 454.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.95x = 440,639.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,639.53/702.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.85

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