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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.07, 970.03 and 454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.07, 970.03 and 454.40 is: 626.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.07 : 970.03 = 454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.07/970.03 = 454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.07x = 970.03 × 454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.07x = 440,781.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,781.63/703.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.94

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