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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.92, 973.11 and 453.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.92, 973.11 and 453.21 is: 625.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.92 : 973.11 = 453.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.92/973.11 = 453.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.92x = 973.11 × 453.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.92x = 441,022.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,022.88/704.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.64

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