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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.95, 971.22 and 455.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.95, 971.22 and 455.34 is: 628.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.95 : 971.22 = 455.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.95/971.22 = 455.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.95x = 971.22 × 455.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.95x = 442,235.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,235.31/703.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.22

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