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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.65, 972.10 and 456.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.65, 972.10 and 456.05 is: 629.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.65 : 972.10 = 456.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.65/972.10 = 456.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.65x = 972.10 × 456.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.65x = 443,326.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,326.35/704.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.14

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