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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.55, 972.08 and 456.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.55, 972.08 and 456.02 is: 629.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.55 : 972.08 = 456.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.55/972.08 = 456.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.55x = 972.08 × 456.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.55x = 443,280.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,280.78/704.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.17

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