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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.08, 969.21 and 454.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.08, 969.21 and 454.38 is: 626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.08 : 969.21 = 454.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.08/969.21 = 454.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.08x = 969.21 × 454.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.08x = 440,389.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,389.64/703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.37

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