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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.03, 971.76 and 455.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.03, 971.76 and 455.36 is: 628.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.03 : 971.76 = 455.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.03/971.76 = 455.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.03x = 971.76 × 455.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.03x = 442,497.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,497.48/704.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.53

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