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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706, 974.44 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706, 974.44 and 457.38 is: 631.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706 : 974.44 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706/974.44 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706x = 974.44 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706x = 445,689.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,689.37/706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.29

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