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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.95, 971.29 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.95, 971.29 and 455.22 is: 628.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.95 : 971.29 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.95/971.29 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.95x = 971.29 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.95x = 442,150.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,150.63/703.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.10

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