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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.45, 970.50 and 451.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.45, 970.50 and 451.09 is: 622.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.45 : 970.50 = 451.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.45/970.50 = 451.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.45x = 970.50 × 451.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.45x = 437,782.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,782.85/703.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.34

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