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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.05, 976.44 and 459.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.05, 976.44 and 459.09 is: 633.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.05 : 976.44 = 459.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.05/976.44 = 459.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.05x = 976.44 × 459.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.05x = 448,273.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,273.84/708.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.11

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