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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.30, 971.04 and 455.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.30, 971.04 and 455.26 is: 628.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.30 : 971.04 = 455.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.30/971.04 = 455.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.30x = 971.04 × 455.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.30x = 442,075.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,075.67/703.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.57

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