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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703, 969.96 and 454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703, 969.96 and 454.24 is: 626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703 : 969.96 = 454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703/969.96 = 454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703x = 969.96 × 454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703x = 440,594.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,594.63/703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.73

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