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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.55, 970.55 and 455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.55, 970.55 and 455.08 is: 627.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.55 : 970.55 = 455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.55/970.55 = 455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.55x = 970.55 × 455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.55x = 441,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,677.89/703.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.79

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