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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.59, 976.05 and 455.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.59, 976.05 and 455.41 is: 628.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.59 : 976.05 = 455.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.59/976.05 = 455.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.59x = 976.05 × 455.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.59x = 444,502.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,502.93/707.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.19

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