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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.57, 970.73 and 454.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.57, 970.73 and 454.90 is: 627.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.57 : 970.73 = 454.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.57/970.73 = 454.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.57x = 970.73 × 454.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.57x = 441,585.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,585.08/703.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.63

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