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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.71, 975.85 and 458.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.71, 975.85 and 458.70 is: 632.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.71 : 975.85 = 458.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.71/975.85 = 458.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.71x = 975.85 × 458.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.71x = 447,621.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,621.25/707.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.49

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