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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.64, 971.90 and 455.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.64, 971.90 and 455.58 is: 628.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.64 : 971.90 = 455.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.64/971.90 = 455.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.64x = 971.90 × 455.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.64x = 442,778.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,778.20/704.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.38

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