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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.84, 974.07 and 457.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.84, 974.07 and 457.26 is: 631.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.84 : 974.07 = 457.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.84/974.07 = 457.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.84x = 974.07 × 457.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.84x = 445,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,403.25/705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.03

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