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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.04, 970.54 and 455.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.04, 970.54 and 455.27 is: 627.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.04 : 970.54 = 455.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.04/970.54 = 455.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.04x = 970.54 × 455.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.04x = 441,857.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,857.75/704.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.60

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