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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.59, 973.75 and 457.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.59, 973.75 and 457.12 is: 630.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.59 : 973.75 = 457.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.59/973.75 = 457.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.59x = 973.75 × 457.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.59x = 445,120.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,120.60/705.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.85

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