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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.05, 974.15 and 457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.05, 974.15 and 457.52 is: 631.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.05 : 974.15 = 457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.05/974.15 = 457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.05x = 974.15 × 457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.05x = 445,685.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,685.95/706.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.24

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