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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.96, 976.74 and 459.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.96, 976.74 and 459.34 is: 633.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.96 : 976.74 = 459.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.96/976.74 = 459.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.96x = 976.74 × 459.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.96x = 448,655.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,655.75/707.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.73

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