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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.42, 973.80 and 456.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.42, 973.80 and 456.75 is: 630.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.42 : 973.80 = 456.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.42/973.80 = 456.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.42x = 973.80 × 456.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.42x = 444,783.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,783.15/705.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.52

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