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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.85, 973.20 and 456.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.85, 973.20 and 456.33 is: 630.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.85 : 973.20 = 456.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.85/973.20 = 456.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.85x = 973.20 × 456.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.85x = 444,100.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,100.36/704.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.06

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