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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.94, 973.95 and 457.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.94, 973.95 and 457.13 is: 630.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.94 : 973.95 = 457.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.94/973.95 = 457.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.94x = 973.95 × 457.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.94x = 445,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,221.76/705.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.68

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