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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.04, 973.30 and 457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.04, 973.30 and 457.28 is: 630.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.04 : 973.30 = 457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.04/973.30 = 457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.04x = 973.30 × 457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.04x = 445,070.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,070.62/706.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.38

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