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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.26, 970.31 and 454.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.26, 970.31 and 454.73 is: 627.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.26 : 970.31 = 454.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.26/970.31 = 454.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.26x = 970.31 × 454.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.26x = 441,225.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,225.35/703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.40

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