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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.90, 973.92 and 456.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.90, 973.92 and 456.83 is: 630.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.90 : 973.92 = 456.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.90/973.92 = 456.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.90x = 973.92 × 456.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.90x = 444,915.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,915.87/705.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.28

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