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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.18, 976.77 and 459.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.18, 976.77 and 459.33 is: 633.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.18 : 976.77 = 459.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.18/976.77 = 459.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.18x = 976.77 × 459.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.18x = 448,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,659.76/708.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.54

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