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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.44, 973.98 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.44, 973.98 and 457.32 is: 630.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.44 : 973.98 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.44/973.98 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.44x = 973.98 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.44x = 445,420.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,420.53/706.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.51

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