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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.04, 977.27 and 459.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.04, 977.27 and 459.27 is: 633.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.04 : 977.27 = 459.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.04/977.27 = 459.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.04x = 977.27 × 459.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.04x = 448,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,828.50/708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.90

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