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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.28, 974.10 and 457.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.28, 974.10 and 457.18 is: 630.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.28 : 974.10 = 457.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.28/974.10 = 457.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.28x = 974.10 × 457.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.28x = 445,339.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,339.04/706.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.54

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