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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.84, 973.26 and 456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.84, 973.26 and 456.84 is: 629.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.84 : 973.26 = 456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.84/973.26 = 456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.84x = 973.26 × 456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.84x = 444,624.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,624.10/705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.92

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