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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.49, 975.90 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.49, 975.90 and 459 is: 633.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.49 : 975.90 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.49/975.90 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.49x = 975.90 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.49x = 447,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,938.10/707.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.14

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