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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.06, 974.05 and 457.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.06, 974.05 and 457.53 is: 631.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.06 : 974.05 = 457.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.06/974.05 = 457.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.06x = 974.05 × 457.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.06x = 445,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,657.10/706.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.19

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