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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.20, 970.89 and 455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.20, 970.89 and 455.08 is: 627.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.20 : 970.89 = 455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.20/970.89 = 455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.20x = 970.89 × 455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.20x = 441,832.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,832.62/704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.42

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