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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.11, 974.49 and 453.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.11, 974.49 and 453.99 is: 626.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.11 : 974.49 = 453.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.11/974.49 = 453.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.11x = 974.49 × 453.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.11x = 442,408.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,408.72/706.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.54

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