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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.33, 972.32 and 456.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.33, 972.32 and 456.59 is: 629.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.33 : 972.32 = 456.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.33/972.32 = 456.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.33x = 972.32 × 456.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.33x = 443,944.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,944.44/705.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.41

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