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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.32, 970.35 and 454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.32, 970.35 and 454.96 is: 627.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.32 : 970.35 = 454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.32/970.35 = 454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.32x = 970.35 × 454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.32x = 441,468.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,468.01/703.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.69

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