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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.43, 973.71 and 456.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.43, 973.71 and 456.75 is: 630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.43 : 973.71 = 456.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.43/973.71 = 456.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.43x = 973.71 × 456.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.43x = 444,742.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,742.04/705.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.45

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