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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.96, 974.04 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.96, 974.04 and 457.32 is: 630.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.96 : 974.04 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.96/974.04 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.96x = 974.04 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.96x = 445,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,447.97/705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.98

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