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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.85, 971.90 and 452.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.85, 971.90 and 452.44 is: 623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.85 : 971.90 = 452.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.85/971.90 = 452.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.85x = 971.90 × 452.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.85x = 439,721.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,721.62/704.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.85

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