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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.23, 971.51 and 455.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.23, 971.51 and 455.63 is: 628.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.23 : 971.51 = 455.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.23/971.51 = 455.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.23x = 971.51 × 455.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.23x = 442,649.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,649.10/704.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.56

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