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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.95, 969.91 and 454.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.95, 969.91 and 454.22 is: 626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.95 : 969.91 = 454.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.95/969.91 = 454.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.95x = 969.91 × 454.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.95x = 440,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,555.63/702.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.73

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