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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.71, 970.49 and 454.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.71, 970.49 and 454.91 is: 627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.71 : 970.49 = 454.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.71/970.49 = 454.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.71x = 970.49 × 454.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.71x = 441,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,478.48/703.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.36

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