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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.40, 977.80 and 459.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.40, 977.80 and 459.74 is: 634.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.40 : 977.80 = 459.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.40/977.80 = 459.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.40x = 977.80 × 459.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.40x = 449,533.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,533.77/708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.58

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