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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.07, 974.73 and 458.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.07, 974.73 and 458.34 is: 631.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.07 : 974.73 = 458.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.07/974.73 = 458.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.07x = 974.73 × 458.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.07x = 446,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,757.75/707.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.84

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