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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.44, 974.47 and 454.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.44, 974.47 and 454.33 is: 626.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.44 : 974.47 = 454.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.44/974.47 = 454.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.44x = 974.47 × 454.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.44x = 442,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,726.08/706.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.70

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