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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.61, 975.34 and 457.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.61, 975.34 and 457.94 is: 632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.61 : 975.34 = 457.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.61/975.34 = 457.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.61x = 975.34 × 457.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.61x = 446,647.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,647.20/706.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.10

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