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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.86, 976.80 and 459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.86, 976.80 and 459.32 is: 633.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.86 : 976.80 = 459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.86/976.80 = 459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.86x = 976.80 × 459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.86x = 448,663.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,663.78/707.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.83

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