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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.13, 971.22 and 455.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.13, 971.22 and 455.07 is: 627.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.13 : 971.22 = 455.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.13/971.22 = 455.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.13x = 971.22 × 455.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.13x = 441,973.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,973.09/704.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.69

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