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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.80, 970.89 and 455.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.80, 970.89 and 455.33 is: 628.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.80 : 970.89 = 455.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.80/970.89 = 455.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.80x = 970.89 × 455.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.80x = 442,077.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,077.77/703.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.13

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