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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.30, 973.03 and 456.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.30, 973.03 and 456.76 is: 630.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.30 : 973.03 = 456.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.30/973.03 = 456.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.30x = 973.03 × 456.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.30x = 444,441.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,441.18/705.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.14

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