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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.14, 970.20 and 454.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.14, 970.20 and 454.77 is: 627.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.14 : 970.20 = 454.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.14/970.20 = 454.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.14x = 970.20 × 454.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.14x = 441,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,217.85/703.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.50

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