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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.02, 973.98 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.02, 973.98 and 457.38 is: 630.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.02 : 973.98 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.02/973.98 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.02x = 973.98 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.02x = 445,478.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,478.97/706.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.97

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