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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.27, 973.04 and 456.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.27, 973.04 and 456.77 is: 630.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.27 : 973.04 = 456.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.27/973.04 = 456.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.27x = 973.04 × 456.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.27x = 444,448.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,448.33/705.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.18

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