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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.32, 973.65 and 456.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.32, 973.65 and 456.59 is: 630.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.32 : 973.65 = 456.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.32/973.65 = 456.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.32x = 973.65 × 456.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.32x = 444,553.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,553.99/705.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.29

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