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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.32, 971.06 and 455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.32, 971.06 and 455.24 is: 628.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.32 : 971.06 = 455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.32/971.06 = 455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.32x = 971.06 × 455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.32x = 442,065.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,065.35/703.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.54

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