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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.86, 972.58 and 452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.86, 972.58 and 452.84 is: 624.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.86 : 972.58 = 452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.86/972.58 = 452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.86x = 972.58 × 452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.86x = 440,417.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,417.98/704.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.83

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