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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.78, 970.65 and 454.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.78, 970.65 and 454.98 is: 627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.78 : 970.65 = 454.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.78/970.65 = 454.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.78x = 970.65 × 454.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.78x = 441,626.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,626.34/703.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.51

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