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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.32, 974.25 and 457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.32, 974.25 and 457.92 is: 631.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.32 : 974.25 = 457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.32/974.25 = 457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.32x = 974.25 × 457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.32x = 446,128.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,128.56/706.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.62

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