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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.55, 970.61 and 455.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.55, 970.61 and 455.02 is: 627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.55 : 970.61 = 455.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.55/970.61 = 455.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.55x = 970.61 × 455.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.55x = 441,642.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,642.26/703.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.73

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