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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.72, 975.14 and 454.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.72, 975.14 and 454.86 is: 627.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.72 : 975.14 = 454.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.72/975.14 = 454.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.72x = 975.14 × 454.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.72x = 443,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,552.18/706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.62

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