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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.48, 970.36 and 455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.48, 970.36 and 455.12 is: 627.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.48 : 970.36 = 455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.48/970.36 = 455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.48x = 970.36 × 455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.48x = 441,630.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,630.24/703.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.78

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