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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.22, 973.94 and 457.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.22, 973.94 and 457.76 is: 631.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.22 : 973.94 = 457.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.22/973.94 = 457.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.22x = 973.94 × 457.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.22x = 445,830.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,830.77/706.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.29

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