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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.69, 973.52 and 457.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.69, 973.52 and 457.09 is: 630.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.69 : 973.52 = 457.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.69/973.52 = 457.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.69x = 973.52 × 457.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.69x = 444,991.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,991.30/705.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.58

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