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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.58, 972.10 and 455.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.58, 972.10 and 455.90 is: 629.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.58 : 972.10 = 455.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.58/972.10 = 455.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.58x = 972.10 × 455.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.58x = 443,180.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,180.39/704.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.00

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