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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.70, 970.20 and 454.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.70, 970.20 and 454.58 is: 626.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.70 : 970.20 = 454.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.70/970.20 = 454.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.70x = 970.20 × 454.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.70x = 441,033.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,033.52/703.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.74

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