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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.61, 971.20 and 454.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.61, 971.20 and 454.94 is: 627.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.61 : 971.20 = 454.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.61/971.20 = 454.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.61x = 971.20 × 454.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.61x = 441,837.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,837.73/703.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.96

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