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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.42, 976.82 and 459.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.42, 976.82 and 459.16 is: 634.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.42 : 976.82 = 459.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.42/976.82 = 459.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.42x = 976.82 × 459.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.42x = 448,516.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,516.67/707.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.02

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