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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.19, 974.22 and 457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.19, 974.22 and 457.60 is: 631.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.19 : 974.22 = 457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.19/974.22 = 457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.19x = 974.22 × 457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.19x = 445,795.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,795.91/706.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.27

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