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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.94, 974.46 and 457.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.94, 974.46 and 457.54 is: 631.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.94 : 974.46 = 457.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.94/974.46 = 457.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.94x = 974.46 × 457.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.94x = 445,854.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,854.43/705.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.58

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