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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703, 970.54 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703, 970.54 and 454.68 is: 627.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703 : 970.54 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703/970.54 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703x = 970.54 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703x = 441,285.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,285.13/703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.72

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