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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.89, 974.31 and 457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.89, 974.31 and 457.22 is: 631.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.89 : 974.31 = 457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.89/974.31 = 457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.89x = 974.31 × 457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.89x = 445,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,467.43/705.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.08

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