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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.44, 973.16 and 456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.44, 973.16 and 456.84 is: 630.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.44 : 973.16 = 456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.44/973.16 = 456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.44x = 973.16 × 456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.44x = 444,578.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,578.41/705.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.21

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