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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.92, 974.49 and 454.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.92, 974.49 and 454.21 is: 627.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.92 : 974.49 = 454.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.92/974.49 = 454.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.92x = 974.49 × 454.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.92x = 442,623.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,623.10/705.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.02

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