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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.43, 975.65 and 458.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.43, 975.65 and 458.51 is: 632.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.43 : 975.65 = 458.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.43/975.65 = 458.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.43x = 975.65 × 458.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.43x = 447,338.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,338.11/707.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.34

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