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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.99, 975.86 and 458.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.99, 975.86 and 458.31 is: 632.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.99 : 975.86 = 458.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.99/975.86 = 458.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.99x = 975.86 × 458.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.99x = 447,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,246.40/706.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.61

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