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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.30, 975.80 and 458.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.30, 975.80 and 458.76 is: 632.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.30 : 975.80 = 458.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.30/975.80 = 458.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.30x = 975.80 × 458.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.30x = 447,655.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,655.71/707.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.91

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