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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.03, 976.76 and 459.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.03, 976.76 and 459.41 is: 633.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.03 : 976.76 = 459.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.03/976.76 = 459.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.03x = 976.76 × 459.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.03x = 448,726.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,726.13/708.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.77

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