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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.47, 971.02 and 454.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.47, 971.02 and 454.60 is: 627.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.47 : 971.02 = 454.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.47/971.02 = 454.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.47x = 971.02 × 454.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.47x = 441,422.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,422.01/703.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.49

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