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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.87, 976.20 and 459.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.87, 976.20 and 459.26 is: 633.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.87 : 976.20 = 459.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.87/976.20 = 459.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.87x = 976.20 × 459.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.87x = 448,329.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,329.61/707.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.35

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