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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.03, 973.14 and 456.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.03, 973.14 and 456.36 is: 629.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.03 : 973.14 = 456.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.03/973.14 = 456.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.03x = 973.14 × 456.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.03x = 444,102.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,102.17/705.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.91

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