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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.32, 975.72 and 458.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.32, 975.72 and 458.32 is: 632.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.32 : 975.72 = 458.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.32/975.72 = 458.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.32x = 975.72 × 458.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.32x = 447,191.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,191.99/707.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.23

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