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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.50, 973.02 and 456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.50, 973.02 and 456.84 is: 630.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.50 : 973.02 = 456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.50/973.02 = 456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.50x = 973.02 × 456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.50x = 444,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,514.46/705.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.07

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