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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.04, 973.08 and 456.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.04, 973.08 and 456.16 is: 629.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.04 : 973.08 = 456.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.04/973.08 = 456.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.04x = 973.08 × 456.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.04x = 443,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,880.17/705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.58

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