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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.31, 974.01 and 457.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.31, 974.01 and 457.76 is: 631.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.31 : 974.01 = 457.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.31/974.01 = 457.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.31x = 974.01 × 457.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.31x = 445,862.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,862.82/706.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.26

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