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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.14, 974.26 and 457.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.14, 974.26 and 457.46 is: 631.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.14 : 974.26 = 457.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.14/974.26 = 457.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.14x = 974.26 × 457.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.14x = 445,684.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,684.98/706.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.16

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