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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.63, 976.33 and 458.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.63, 976.33 and 458.96 is: 633.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.63 : 976.33 = 458.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.63/976.33 = 458.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.63x = 976.33 × 458.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.63x = 448,096.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,096.42/707.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.24

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