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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.73, 977.04 and 459.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.73, 977.04 and 459.42 is: 634.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.73 : 977.04 = 459.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.73/977.04 = 459.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.73x = 977.04 × 459.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.73x = 448,871.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,871.72/707.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.24

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