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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.08, 969.98 and 454.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.08, 969.98 and 454.55 is: 627.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.08 : 969.98 = 454.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.08/969.98 = 454.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.08x = 969.98 × 454.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.08x = 440,897.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,897.29/703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.09

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