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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.23, 971.19 and 455.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.23, 971.19 and 455.76 is: 628.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.23 : 971.19 = 455.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.23/971.19 = 455.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.23x = 971.19 × 455.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.23x = 442,629.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,629.55/704.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.53

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