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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.02, 976.74 and 459.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.02, 976.74 and 459.38 is: 633.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.02 : 976.74 = 459.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.02/976.74 = 459.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.02x = 976.74 × 459.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.02x = 448,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,694.82/708.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.73

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