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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.64, 975.33 and 457.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.64, 975.33 and 457.97 is: 632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.64 : 975.33 = 457.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.64/975.33 = 457.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.64x = 975.33 × 457.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.64x = 446,667.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,667.00/706.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.10

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