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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.31, 977.13 and 459.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.31, 977.13 and 459.71 is: 634.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.31 : 977.13 = 459.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.31/977.13 = 459.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.31x = 977.13 × 459.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.31x = 449,196.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,196.43/708.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.18

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