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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.62, 971.46 and 455.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.62, 971.46 and 455.49 is: 628.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.62 : 971.46 = 455.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.62/971.46 = 455.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.62x = 971.46 × 455.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.62x = 442,490.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,490.32/703.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.88

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