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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.36, 970.40 and 454.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.36, 970.40 and 454.99 is: 627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.36 : 970.40 = 454.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.36/970.40 = 454.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.36x = 970.40 × 454.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.36x = 441,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,520.02/703.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.73

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