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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.73, 975.49 and 458.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.73, 975.49 and 458.06 is: 632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.73 : 975.49 = 458.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.73/975.49 = 458.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.73x = 975.49 × 458.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.73x = 446,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,832.95/706.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.25

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