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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.85, 972.35 and 456.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.85, 972.35 and 456.38 is: 629.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.85 : 972.35 = 456.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.85/972.35 = 456.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.85x = 972.35 × 456.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.85x = 443,761.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,761.24/704.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.58

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