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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.42, 970.58 and 454.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.42, 970.58 and 454.66 is: 627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.42 : 970.58 = 454.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.42/970.58 = 454.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.42x = 970.58 × 454.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.42x = 441,283.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,283.90/703.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.34

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