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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.71, 970.68 and 454.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.71, 970.68 and 454.65 is: 627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.71 : 970.68 = 454.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.71/970.68 = 454.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.71x = 970.68 × 454.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.71x = 441,319.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,319.66/703.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.13

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