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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.80, 974.61 and 457.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.80, 974.61 and 457.78 is: 631.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.80 : 974.61 = 457.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.80/974.61 = 457.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.80x = 974.61 × 457.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.80x = 446,156.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,156.97/706.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.24

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